The Founding Mothers

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Program Type:

Lecture, America 250

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

The “Mothers” of America are often overlooked, the women whose influence in the nation’s early years helped shape the United States for generations. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, artists, and spies, all women whose contributions were vital to our history. Historian Laura Keyes tells their story via Zoom, projected on the Library’s big screen.

Additional Information

This event is part of our months-long series of events celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of America.

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.