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The Life and Times of Julia Belden Lockwood
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Norwalk Historical Society will present a new lecture on the "Life and Times of Julia Belden Lockwood" by local researcher and Norwalk Historical Commissioner, Holly Cuzzone, on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2:00pm. The lecture will be held at the new Norwalk Historical Society Museum located at 141 East Ave. in Norwalk, CT. Entrance to the Museum is from the Norwalk City Hall(125 East Avenue) parking area. The Museum is in the red brick house with blue double front doors. Admission is free. RSVP is required, as seating is limited. Please visit norwalkhistoricalsociety.org to RSVP.
Who was Julia Belden Lockwood? Born in the late 1800's, into a prominent family at a time when gender specific roles dictated behavior and women had few liberties. Julia could not vote or work in male dominated fields. How did Julia, a beautiful, highly educated and well to do woman, shape her life to become a modern day woman and one of Norwalks and Pasadenas best known philanthropist?
Join us for this insightful lecture celebrating Julia's life in the Museum she and her cousin, Manice de Forest Lockwood, donated the funds to build. The Museum honors their ancestors, as well as, preserving Norwalk's rich history.
About Holly Cuzzone
Lecturer Holly Cuzzone received a M.A. in Biology in 1980 from the City University of New York. She worked as a neurochemist for the General Foods Corporation before pursuing a career in archeology. Ms. Cuzzone received her certificate in Archeology as an Avocation from Norwalk Community College in 2003 and received a M.A. degree in Archaeological Studies from Yale University in 2007. Her field experience includes both prehistoric and historic excavations in New York, Connecticut and South Carolina. Ms. Cuzzone's interest in historical research has led to State Nominations of both Pine Island Cemetery and the Gallaher Estate in Cranbury Park, Norwalk, CT. In partnership with Celia Maddox, Cranbury Park was nominated to the State Registry of Historic Places and the Gallaher Mansion was placed on the National Registry. Ms. Cuzzone is presently a Norwalk Historical Commissioner and enjoys researching Norwalks history and the people who have contributed to Norwalks growth.
For more information visit www.norwalkhistoricalsociety.org, e-mail info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org , or call 203-846-0525. If there is inclement weather, the lecture will be rescheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00pm.
The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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LocationNorwalk Historical Society Museum (View)
141 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
United States
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