Winter is for Women's History - Join us on February 18th

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Join us this month for more women's history . . . .

Tracing the Steps: African American Women During the Progressive Era in Grand Rapids, February 18, 6:30 p.m. Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Library

Join Sophia Brewer, an academic librarian at Grand Rapids Community College and GGRWHC Vice-President, as she delves into her research on early African American women’s clubs and the remarkable women who led these organizations right here in Grand Rapids.

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And, mark your calendar for March . . .

March 12, 5:30 p.m. GGRWHC Annual Meeting and Reception

A Conversation with Julianne Vanden Wyngaard,

facilitated by Cindy Laug

GVSU, L. William Seidman Center, Rm. 1008

March 27, 6:30 p.m. 125 Years of the YWCA: Helen Claytor, Leader

and Activist, Julie Tabberer

Grand Rapids Public Library, Ryerson Auditorium

Other news

Congratulations to the Grand Rapids Historical Commission on the launch of the new platform for its Furniture City website, Home | Furniture City History. Browse pictures and articles that highlight people and businesses connected to this important part of Grand Rapids history.

Women working in furniture factory, circa 1940. Grand Rapids Public Museum

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Hats off to the historical women who have shaped West Michigan!

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