Mercer recognizes 'Women of Aviation' Week
It's Women's History Month, and Mercer County recognizes Women of Aviation Week, a global aviation awareness event for girls of all ages to mark the anniversary of the world's first female pilot license, granted on March 8, 1910. "Mercer County is proud of the fact that our Trenton-Mercer Airport is led by a woman, Melinda Montgomery, A.A.E, IACE, who is among those around the world who are changing the face of aviation, along with the many women in leadership roles with our tenants and agencies at Trenton-Mercer," said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.
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From left are Captain Kim Kopp, Director of Safety - Corporate Aviation, Merck; Melinda Montgomery, A.A.E., IACE, Airport Manager; June Miller, Contract Air Traffic Control Specialist at Trenton-Mercer Airport for Midwest Air Traffic Services; Nicole Patrone, General Manager, Signature Flight Support; Mandisa Magagula, Regional Manager Mid-Atlantic, Frontier Airlines.
March is Women's History Month! Mercer County draws strength and inspiration from women who came before us, and the remarkable women working among us today. They are part of our story, and a truly balanced and inclusive history recognizes how important women have always been in American society. To submit your Women's History Month event, click the box below.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Through MARCH 30
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. | princetonlibrary.org
Quilts are a form of storytelling and a means of capturing history. The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) was formed in late 2015 by a group of African American women who began getting together casually to quilt and share information about the craft. As the group grew, they formalized and became an official guild. You can register and find out more information here: https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/6233180
MARCH 9, 7 p.m.
Women Lighthouse Keepers
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8294 | mcl.org
One of the first government career fields open to females, lighthouse keepers taught their wives and daughters how to tend the light, leading them to become the official or assistant keepers. This program explores the U.S. Lighthouse Service and looks at five remarkable women keepers. Presented by Mary Rasa, a historian who worked as a museum curator and park ranger for the National Park Service for 16 years. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
MARCH 20, 2 p.m.
Betty Wood: Bell Labs Pioneer
Morven Museum
55 Stockton Street, Princeton
(609) 924-8144 | morven.org
In this virtual program, discover the achievements of the first woman scientist at Bell Labs, with Dr. Margaret Schott of Northwestern University.
Elizabeth (Betty) Wood was a participant in the first Picturephone call in 1964 between Lady Bird Johnson and herself at Bell Labs. Why did she receive this honor and what is a Picturephone? These interesting questions and more will be answered in a lively virtual program presented by Dr. Margaret Schott of Northwestern University as she shares insights and anecdotes about Bell Labs' first woman scientist. For tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/betty-wood-bell-labs-pioneer-presented-by-dr-margaret-schott-tickets-261169413747
MARCH 21, 1 p.m., "Respect."
Virtual program via the Trent House, Trenton.
Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps and Ms. Danielle Miller-Winrow will present "Respect:" Signifying by Song, a tribute to African American women whose lives and music contributed to the movements for women's rights. This program is in memory of Trenton's own Sarah Dash, who was part of that illustrious group. This program will be held via Zoom. https://tinyurl.com/THAMAR19
MARCH 22, 6:30 p.m.
Abigail, Annis & Founding Era Female Leaders: An Evening with Woody Holton
Morven Museum
55 Stockton Street, Princeton
(609) 924-8144 | morven.org
Celebrate Women's History Month at an entertaining lecture with one of the preeminent scholars on women leaders of the Revolutionary era
The heroines of the American Revolution are underappreciated, yet their stories are inspiring and exciting. Woody Holton, one of the nation’s preeminent scholars on women’s leadership during the founding era, discusses the efforts of Abigail Adams, Morven's Annis Boudinot Stockton, and other unsung women of the Revolution. His book, "Abigail Adams," is an award-winning and much-celebrated work. His latest book "Liberty Is Sweet," gives us our most complete account of the American Revolution, from its origins on the frontiers and in the Atlantic ports to the creation of the Constitution. Virtual program waiting room opens at 6 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Audience participation and questions encouraged. Zoom link shared day of program.
MARCH 23, 7 p.m.
Bridge Builder in Petticoats: Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8294 | mcl.org
Storyteller Carol Simon Levin portrays Emily Warren Roebling and presents the history of her contributions to the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Emily Warren Roebling's story is loaded with interesting historical tales and tidbits regarding the construction of possibly the most amazing technological achievement of the 19th century. Come celebrate Women’s History Month and meet one of America’s trailblazing but largely forgotten civil engineers! Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
MARCH 28, 6:30 p.m.
Women's Suffrage in Red Scare America
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8294 | mcl.org
In this talk, Dr. Erica Ryan examines the last years of the push for women’s suffrage in the context of the first Red Scare. Women's political equality looked sinister amidst fears of Bolshevism, free love, and political violence, and the consequences were long lasting. Dr. Ryan explores the ways in which talking about radicalism meant talking about women in Red Scare America. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
MARCH 30, 4 p.m., She Calls Herself Betsey Stockton: The Illustrated Odyssey of a Princeton Slave, book discussion with the author
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. | princetonlibrary.org
Constance K. Escher, a former research associate at the Shelby Cullum Davis Center for Historical Studies at Princeton University, will discuss her new book, “She Calls Herself Betsey Stockton: The Illustrated Odyssey of a Princeton Slave.” This is a hybrid event, offered both in-person at the library and virtually on Crowdcast. You can register and find out more information here: https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/6208425
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