Thursday Tea: Pedaling Beyond Petticoats: Women Cyclists in the Gilded Age
Schedule
Thu Jun 27 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, MI, United States, Michigan 48098 | Troy, MI
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Join us at the Troy Historic Village on select Thursdays each month for cup of tea and a slice of history! The presentation will take approximately an hour, and with your ticket you can come walk around the Village grounds before.June 27: Pedaling Beyond the Petticoats: Women Cyclists in the Gilded Age
Women’s professional bicycle racing thrived in America from 1895 to 1902, drawing large and enthusiastic crowds in Detroit and Grand Rapids, and around the country. Despite efforts by the League of American Wheelmen to marginalize the sport and by critics to belittle and objectify the women, these athletes forced turn-of-the-century America to rethink strongly held convictions about female frailty and competitive spirit. Author Roger Gilles shares how these speed and endurance contests helped pave the way for professional women’s sports.
Price:
Troy Historical Society Member: $10
Non-member: $15
Oakmont Resident: $10
Thursday Teas are sponsored by Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling.
Preregister here: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/teas-at-two/
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Where is it happening?
60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, MI, United States, Michigan 48098Event Location & Nearby Stays:
