Winter is for Women's History - Join us on January 18 and after

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Join us this winter as we celebrate notable Grand Rapids women.

GGRWHC is proud to start the new year as a co-sponsor of History Detectives 2025 on January 18th from 9:30 a.m.to 3:45 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown. Start the day with us at 9:30 a.m.as Capitol Historian Valerie Marvin highlights the life and accomplishments of Grand Rapids suffragist Eva McCall Hamilton, who, in 1920, became the first women elected to the Michigan Senate. Stay on to hear 5 more fascinating local history programs.

And, mark your calendar for more women's history . . .

February 11, 7:00 p.m. Women's Suffrage Postcards, Ruth Stevens

Faith UMC, 2600 7th St., NW

February 18, 6:30 p.m. Tracing the Steps: African American Women in

Progressive Era Grand Rapids, Sophia Brewer

Grand Rapids Public Library, Ryerson Auditorium

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

Remembering Wendy Marty

GGRWHC remembers our long-time friend and supporter, Wendy Marty, who died suddenly in November 2024. Wendy and her husband Edgar Omar Marty were faithful marchers in our group at the July 4th Hollyhock Parade and often led the way carrying our banner as we marched through the Ottawa Hills neighborhood We will carry Wendy in our hearts as we march again in July 2025.

(Photo below: Wendy (4th from left, holding banner, with Edgar 4th from right)

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

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Thank you for your interest in preserving and celebrating the history of the many phenomenal women who've helped to shape West Michigan! If you aren't already a supporter of the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council, consider investing in our work as a volunteer or with an annual donation. Visit our website for more information and the ability to donate online.