Derby Public Library to celebrate CT women

DERBY - In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the Derby Public Library will host

Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut’s Remarkable Women, at 6:30 p.m. March 31.

This interactive multi-media program presented by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will bring to life some well-known figures like Ella T. Grasso, Katharine Hepburn, and Marian Anderson, along with some lesser-known heroines like Maria Sanchez, Barbara McClintock, and Hannah Watson.

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization.
Its mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public, and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls.

Ages 12 and up are invited to attend.  Registration is requested.

For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  



This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2013

NEW HAVEN - Marking the major milestone of celebrating 20 years of telling women’s stories, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame announces four inductees for 2013. 

Embodying women’s education and women’s empowerment, they are:   
Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative of Connecticut’s 3^rd district since 1990, sharp political strategist and champion of women’s causes;
The Honorable Barbara Hackman Franklin, President and CEO of Barbara Franklin Enterprises, 29^th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, led the first White House effort to recruit women for high-level government jobs;  
Linda Koch Lorimer, Vice President of Yale University, visionary leader in higher education, spearheading strategic partnerships locally and abroad;
and historic inductee Augusta Lewis Troup, union organizer, journalist and promoter of the suffrage movement, beloved educator and advocate for teachers and minority groups.

“Historically, traditional education has been the path to empowerment for women,” says Katherine Wiltshire, executive director of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.
“However, today we recognize that education extends well beyond the academic walls into numerous fields where women use creative and innovative ways to help other women advance.  There’s no better way to celebrate the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame’s 20^th anniversary than to honor and share the stories of four remarkable women who so beautifully embody our mission to educate and inspire women and girls.  They give us hope and a positive vision for future generations.”

The CWHF welcomes back platinum sponsor The Hartford to help make possible the 20^th Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration which will take place Nov. 6 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
In addition, the CWHF will recognize a group of 10 Connecticut women whose life’s work has fostered women’s knowledge and advancement. 

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization whose mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls. 

Founded in 1994 in Hartford, the Hall fills the void that traditional curricula still fail to address and today stands as the state’s premier source for women’s history with 102 Inductees. 
 
These women’s lives and accomplishments are celebrated and documented through a wide spectrum of innovative statewide programs offered free of charge to Connecticut citizens. 

Historically, the CWHF web site has been a learning tool attracting international, national and local researchers, teachers and students. 

The CWHF’s website, www.cwhf.org, is a “Virtual Hall” where visitors can explore its educational resources.
To join the CWHF via social media, find and like ctwomen on Facebook and follow @ctwomen on Twitter.   


The above information is taken from a press release.