Outstanding Women of Ivy Hill Cemetery

Get ready to delve into the captivating history of Ivy Hill. Discover how it came into being and uncover the remarkable stories of several influential women. This lecture will highlight the stories of some of Ivy Hill's strongest women and how they fearlessly tackled obstacles. Learn about the woman who kept Mount Vernon neutral during the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughter and the woman who carved her name in a window of the Lee-Fendall Home.

Catherine Weinraub earned a Bachelor's degree in American History with a concentration in historic preservation and a focus on American history until the Reconstruction Period. She holds a Master's degree in Collections Management from the George Washington University Museum Studies Program. Driven by her passion for architecture and social history, Catherine has primarily focused her career on working in House Museums. Catherine is an expert at leading tours and is currently engrossed in conducting extensive genealogical research to unearth the rich histories of Ivy Hill Cemetery, where she is employed as the Historian. She plans to prepare the cemetery for its future role as a museum and historic destination, which includes getting it listed on the National Register. She serves on several Boards including The Beth El Archives Committee and Women of Reform Judaism.

Tickets are $10 to the general public and free for museum members. Members please call at (703) 548-1789 to reserve your tickets. It is highly recommended to book tickets in advance as space is limited.

Host or Publisher Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden