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The following was submitted by Janet Parnes:
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Jenks Center will host a portrayal of a woman described as one of America’s most influential women of the first half of the 20th century. Yet, Frances Perkins’ story languishes in history’s dusty archives.
Soak up stories from this Mass. woman who defied her Victorian upbringing to become the country’s first female cabinet secretary (FDR’s Secretary of Labor). Perkins was a driving force behind workplace protections such as the minimum wage, 40-hour workweek, Social Security, and more.
Learn about the pivotal New York factory fire and her years of relentless campaigning to enact laws to assure abused workers safety, sanitation, and justice.
Discover her secrets to building alliances and staring down political bullies to make government a champion for retirees, working people, and children.
Janet Parnes, of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, will portray Perkins.
The portrayal will run from 7-8 p.m. at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 details are not yet available.
Register here.
Questions? Call the Jenks Center at 781-721-7136
This event is free of charge.
