Women of the American Renaissance - Margaret Fuller

Name: Women of the American Renaissance - Margaret Fuller
Start: 2026-04-01T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 306 Main St, Sturbridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01566

Schedule

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

306 Main St, Sturbridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01566 | Sturbridge, MA

This project shines a light on the little-known stories of inspiring women of Concord, MA during the American Renaissance of the 1800's. It was a time when the unique voices of America developed and, with it, our national culture, ethics, literature, and philosophy. Transcendentalism, the rights of women, the anti-slavery movement, the desire for education and enlightenment for all citizens pulsed strongest in this amazing New England town. We know the men who were at the forefront of this exciting time, but less familiar, and of equal importance, were the remarkable women who gave voice to this time.
April 1 - Margaret Fuller- A powerful influence on the rights of women movement, its shining voice, and a great influence on both Emerson and Hawthorne, as well as, the women of Concord on her many visits to the town. Her “Conversations” are the inspiration for the follow-up half hour of every lecture.
Coming up this fall,

October 7 - the Peabody sisters, Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia - educators, artists, and members of the community of intellectuals who embraced Transcendentalism and abolition. Elizabeth was also a bookstore owner and publisher who created a gathering place for men and women to share ideas.

November 4 - Mary Moody Emerson and Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley. Each had a powerful influence on the Transcendental philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson and the education and inspiration for a generation of men and women.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Sturbridge Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.