I was the only person at the recent Workhouse ceremony who was a member of both cherished organizations involved: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Workhouse Arts Center. They came together in a marking to celebrate the suffragettes who were imprisoned on the grounds ninety years ago. A plaque now marks their history, which closely preceeded American women's right to vote, and is located on the buildings where the women were kept in solitary confinement for a period, a building that will house a museum dedicated to their bravery and fortitude.
It was a grand occassion attended by both a Congressman and the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The Home I Never Knew; Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá
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*THE HOME I NEVER KNEW; NI DE AQUI, NI DE ALLA*
Guest Curated by Flor Herrera-Picasso, Casa Azul de Wilson
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