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Friday, February 03, 2006 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

 

Doris Kearns Goodwin Press Conference

at Susan B. Anthony House Birthday Luncheon

 

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House announces that Doris Kearns Goodwin will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, February 14, at 11:15 a.m. at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center’s Riverside Lounge. The press conference will take place before the annual Susan B. Anthony birthday luncheon that begins at noon.

Goodwin is a Pulitzer-Prize winning historian, author, and frequent new analyst on National Public Radio and other networks. Her most recent book, Team of Rivals, The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, was released in November and immediately soared to the top of the New York Times bestseller list.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Monday, January 23, 2006 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

 

RIT Students and Susan B. Anthony’s Legacy:

A New Exhibit at the Anthony House

Rochester, NY—Come to the opening of a new exhibit at the Susan B. Anthony House on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. , the product of a special collaboration between the Anthony House and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

The exhibit is the creation of Lorrie Frear’s senior graphic-design students at RIT, who were invited to interpret the legacy of Susan B. Anthony as a class project. Eight teams submitted proposals for the display design, from which one was selected for implementation in the small exhibit room at the Visitors’ Center at #19 Madison Street. The seven other proposals will be presented in abbreviated form beginning in late January at other locations, including the Rundel Library and the Susan B. Anthony exhibit window at the Sibley building on Main Street.

The students and their professor will be on hand for the opening January 28, as will one of the subjects the team considered to be a living legacy of Susan B. Anthony’s life and work: the mayor of Seneca Falls, Diana Smith.   Introductions and recognitions will take place promptly at 10 a.m. in the Carriage House behind the Visitors’ Center.

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Monday, January 16, 2006 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

 

Susan B. Anthony House

To Open New Exhibit Created by RIT Students

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House opens a new exhibit on Miss Anthony’s legacy—as understood by college students—on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. as part of the House’s year-long commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of the famed suffragist’s death.

The exhibit is the creation of Lorrie Frear’s senior graphic-design students at the Rochester Institute of Technology, who were invited to interpret the legacy of Susan B. Anthony as a class project. Eight teams submitted proposals for the display design, from which one was selected for implementation in the small exhibit room at the Visitors’ Center at #19 Madison Street. The seven other proposals will be presented in abbreviated form beginning in late January at other locations, including the Rundel Library and the Susan B. Anthony exhibit window at the Sibley building on Main Street.

The students and their professor will be on hand for the opening January 28, as will one of the subjects the team considered to be a living legacy of Susan B. Anthony’s life and work: the mayor of Seneca Falls, Diana Smith.   Introductions and recognitions will take place promptly at 10 a.m. in the Carriage House behind the Visitors’ Center.

Susan B. Anthony House

announces ticket sales for Annual Birthday Luncheon

 

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House announces that individual tickets for the annual Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon on February 14, 2006 will go on sale starting Saturday, December 17 at all Wegmans locations. All individual tickets are for open seating. Reservations for tables of ten may be made by calling (585) 279-7490, ext. 12 or ext. 10.

The annual luncheon celebrates the birthday of the famed suffragist and is held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The keynote speaker this year is Pulitzer-Prize winning historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin. Copies of her latest book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, will be available for sale before and after the luncheon and she will sign copies of her book following the luncheon.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

 

 

Susan B. Anthony House

appoints new executive director

 

Rochester, NY—Patrice Sampson-Bouchard has been appointed new executive director of the Susan B. Anthony House, having served the organization as interim executive director since July.

Linda G. Gillim, chair of the board of trustees, made the announcement, saying that the search committee and executive committee agreed that Patrice demonstrated the leadership, organizational skills, enthusiasm, and spirit of co-operation they were seeking in the executive position.

In accepting the permanent position, Sampson-Bouchard described her vision for the organization as one that will include teamwork, collaboration, and increased visibility, both in the community and nationwide.

Sampson-Bouchard brings over 20 years of business experience to the position, with expertise in management, finance, information technology, risk and project management, and client advisement. She has been a docent at the Susan B. Anthony House for the past six years and also a representative for the House through its speakers’ bureau. Her community involvement includes service as a board member of Genesee Valley Girl Scouts, and member of the Women’s Rights National Park, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Perinton Lay Clergy Council. She earned a master’s degree in economics from Trinity College, Hartford, CT and resides in Perinton.

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The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet  The Susan B. Anthony House, is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Thursday, December 1, 2005 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

Susan B. Anthony House

announces holiday hours

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House will be closed Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25 for Christmas. The House will also be closed Sunday, January 1^st.    It will be open Saturday, December 31 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. only, with the last tour at 12:45 p.m. For more information, please call the Susan B. Anthony House at 585-235-6124.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Thursday, November 10, 2005 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

Susan B. Anthony House

announces Thanksgiving holiday hours

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House announces that it will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Day. It will be open for its normal tour hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

 

Susan B. Anthony House

selected to be a Partner Place of the

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House proudly announces that it has been named a Partner Place of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The House was selected to be part of this new National Trust program, along with more than 110 historic sites and museums throughout the United States that offer authentic historic experiences.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private-not-for-profit organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. In an effort to raise awareness of the wealth of historic experiences throughout the country, the National Trust created the Partner Places program. To qualify as a Partner Place, the site must convey a sense of historic integrity; must be open to the general public at least 100 days each year; must be owned by a not-for-profit or government entity; and must offer an educational or interpretive program related to the historic significance of the site. National Trust members receive discounted admission to American landmarks that participate in Partner Places and, in return, have the opportunity to experience the diversity of our nation’s heritage by visiting the places that are among our nation’s greatest treasures.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  The House keeps her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Ellen K. Wheeler

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Susan B. Anthony House announces Election Day special

Events

Election Day “I Voted Today” special at the Susan B. Anthony House, Tuesday, November 8. Free admission to anyone wearing an “I Voted Today” sticker from any polling site. Museum open 11 a.m.—4 p.m., with last tour beginning at 3 p.m. Located at 17 Madison Street, downtown Rochester, off West Main Street, a few blocks west of Frontier Field. Follow purple Susan B. Anthony House street signs. For more information, call 235-6124.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Development

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

Susan B. Anthony House

announces Election Day special!

Rochester, NY—All citizens exercising their right to vote and proclaiming that by wearing an “I Voted Today” sticker on Election Day will receive free admission to the Susan B. Anthony House.

The National Historic Landmark museum, normally closed on Tuesdays, will be open and staffed on Tuesday, November 8 to give those who have voted the opportunity to tour the House for free. Anyone wearing an “I VotedToday” sticker from any polling site will be admitted without charge.

An ardent abolitionist, labor activist, educational reformer, temperance worker, suffragist, and women’s rights campaigner, Miss Anthony was arrested in 1872 at her home for the crime of voting because she was a woman. Forty-eight years later, and fourteen years after her death, the 19^th Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote. In honor of her life’s work, it is known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.

“Election Day is special here at the Susan B. Anthony House,” states Patrice Sampson-Bouchard, interim executive director. “Miss Anthony spent her life fighting for the right of every individual to vote. We invite all citizens to vote and then come by for a visit and join us in honoring her life’s work.”

Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes, with the last tour starting at 3 p.m. The Susan B. Anthony House is located at 17 Madison Street, off West Main. From Labor Day through Memorial Day, the museum is normally open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, $3 for students; group tours and custom tours are available by appointment by calling 585-235-6124, ext. 19.

The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.  We keep her vision alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet.  The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.