In celebration of National Women’s History Month, members of the Easton Branch of AAUW will present “Pennsylvania Women In History” 10:30am March 8, 2013 at the Sigal Museum.

From the 1700’s to the 1900’s, all with ties to Easton, women have made significant contributions to our community. Some of these women of note are Florence Seibert, Jeannette Reibman, Belle Archer and other women who lived, worked, struggled to raise their families and educate their children and had who made an impact locally, nationally, and in some instances, internationally.

Annette Stoody as Elizabeth Seibert

Gwen Jacobs as Belle Archer

Branch members portray local women from the fields of politics, education, performing arts and science with the use of costumes, props, and biographical information.

This program is included in museum admission, or $5.00 suggested donation. Adult admission is $7.00, children age 3 – 12 $5. Call 610 253-1222 for information.

About Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society

The Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society was established in 1906 and continues to serve Northampton County PA and researchers throughout the world, by preserving, showcasing, exhibiting, and interpreting its more than 60,000 collection items. The Society maintains four locations in Easton, PA – the Mixsell House Museum at 4^th and Ferry Streets, the Jacob Nicholas House Museum at 5^th & Ferry Streets, the 1753 Bachmann Publick House at 2^nd & Northampton Streets, and the Sigal Museum at 342 Northampton Street. Sigal Museum and Society office hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30am to 3 pm, Sunday, noon-4pm. The Jane S. Moyer Library for Local & Genealogical Research is located at the Sigal Museum and is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30am to 3pm. All other locations open by appointment.

About AAUW

Since its first meeting in 1881, AAUW has been a catalyst for change. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 150,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 700 college and university partners. Throughout our history, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day – educational, social, economic and political. The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.