Democracy in America: A Social Gathering with Jane Addams

Name: Democracy in America: A Social Gathering with Jane Addams
Start: 2025-03-13T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-13T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Gaylord Building

Schedule

Thu Mar 13 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Gaylord Building | Lockport, IL

Step back in time as actress Betsey Means brings Jane Addams to life in a captivating performance on March 13 at the Gaylord Building!
About this Event

For our next Think & Drink, we've partnered with the Lockport Woman's Club to bring you this special event!

Step back in time and meet Jane Addams, one of America’s most influential social reformers! Actress Betsey Means of WomanLore brings Addams to life in a captivating performance drawn from Addams’ own writings.

Jane Addams (1860–1935) was a champion for social justice, co-founder of Chicago’s Hull House, and the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Her work helped shape modern social work, labor rights, and women’s activism.

This engaging 50-minute performance will be followed by a Q&A, giving you a chance to dive deeper into Addams’ legacy and lasting impact.

Enjoy an evening of history, conversation, and community at the Gaylord Building!

Reserve your free ticket today!