Blount Mansion is proud to present Dr. Lucia McMahon, Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Liberal Studies at William Paterson University on Tuesday, March 11^th at 6pm.

Dr. McMahon will be speaking on “Exploring Women’s History through Objects.”

Historic sites provide ideal locations for exploring the histories of women and their families in the new nation. The everyday stuff of family life including furniture, dishes, silverware, teapots, as well as the structure of the home itself serve as fascinating windows into women’s history. The stories embedded in historical objects reveal key clues about social patterns, family life, domestic duties, and other aspects of women’s lives in the young nation. This Women’s History Month presentation focuses on the historic artifacts of Blount Mansion and what material culture tells us about women’s lives and experiences in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Dr. McMahon has written The Celebrated Elizabeth Smith available here: https://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/5808/

The special speaking event will be at Blount Mansion Visitors Center, 200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville TN 37902.
Limited free parking onsite.

$5 Donation suggested at the door. Cash and card accepted.

RSVP to Rose@BlountMansion.org