Women, Power & Public Identity in Early America

Join Mission 4 Mothers for an engaging public humanities lecture exploring women’s roles and public identity in early American society.

This special presentation will feature historian Dr. Christine E. Sears, Associate Professor of History at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Her talk, “Nearly Naked: Betsey Bonaparte and Female Threats to the Early American Republic,” examines how one woman challenged societal expectations and sparked national conversation.

This program invites attendees to reflect on how historical perspectives continue to shape modern views on women, identity, and public life.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens, Birmingham, AL

🎟️ Free Admission — Registration Required (Limited Seating Available)

Light refreshments will be provided.

About Mission 4 Mothers
Mission 4 Mothers is committed to providing educational, empowering, and community-focused programming that supports and uplifts families throughout the community.

Grant Acknowledgment

This presentation is supported by a grant award from the Alabama Humanities Alliance.

Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Alabama Humanities Alliance.

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