From Edenton to congress and from petitions to gubernatorial proclamations, women’s participation in North Carolina politics has risen for 250 years. A free hybrid symposium, “From Edenton to Congress” will share highlights of North Carolina women's political history and relevant collections from the State Archives. Join us in the Archives & History Building in Raleigh (109 E. Jones Street) or online to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Edenton “Tea Party.” The event will begin with a brief Friends of the Archives annual meeting and end with a reception featuring yaupon tea (America's native tea). Presentations will include new research on the 1774 Edenton women’s petition, a discussion of Jane Pratt: North Carolina’s First Congresswoman by author Marion Deerhake, records from Governor Perdue’s administration, and remarks by League of Women Voters President, Dianna Wynn.
Schedule:
1:00-1:30 - Friends of the Archives annual business meeting
1:30-2:15 - 1774 Edenton Women’s Petition: New Research and Resources, presented by Katie Hatton, DNCR historian
2:15-2:30 - Collection Spotlight: Women’s Petitions and Organizing, presented by archives staff
2:30-3:15 - Jane Pratt: North Carolina’s First Congresswoman, presented by author Marion Deerhake
3:15-3:40 - Governor Beverly Eaves Perdue Records in the State Archives, presented by Rashida Felder, governors’ papers archivist
3:40-4:00 - Women Power the Vote, presented by Dianna Wynn, President – League of Women Voters of the United States
4:00-5:00 - Reception featuring yaupon tea, co-sponsored by the Asheville Tea Company
The event is scheduled Friday, November 1, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and will include a reception featuring yaupon tea, courtesy of the Friends of the Archives. Register in advance for online participation.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Danielle Shirilla, dani.shirilla@dncr.nc.gov or 919-814-6881.