The Jason Russell House was the site of the bloodiest fighting during the first day of the Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. Today it and the adjoining Smith Museum hold collections of the Arlington Historical Society.
Sally S. Matson |
Lecture SeriesSusan B. Anthony: The Invincible!Tuesday, March 29, 2005Sally S. Matson, Actress and EducatorIn celebration of Women's History Month, Susan B. Anthony is coming to town! Come hear her bold opinions and become educated and inspired! Abolitionist, suffragist, women's rights activist -- we will learn of her intellect, humor and courage as she meets escaped slaves, presidents, newspapermen and cowboys. Miss Anthony became the foremost leader of the women's rights movement in the late 19th century. Despite much ridicule and many struggles, she never gave up her fight for women's rights in education, the workplace, marriage and the voting booth. This lively one-woman play is based upon extensive research into Susan B. Anthony's most fiery speeches, her most humorous letters and her most revealing diary entries. The lecture will be held at the Smith Museum, adjacent to the Jason Russell House. Admission is free and seating is unreserved. The lecture will take place at 8:00 p.m. with doors open at 7:30. Wheelchair access is at the Jason Terrace entrance. Directions |