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NYSW - Tri-County Chapter "Women’s Equality Day Celebration"

Author: Communications Committee/Thursday, July 29, 2021/Categories: Chapter Events

Event date: 8/26/2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Export event

The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. will host a special program on Aug. 26th, 2021 in celebration of Women’s Equality Day. The evening will honor the legacy of Belva Lockwood and her influence on female public servants in Chenango County.

Beginning at 5 p.m., the Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. will present brief vignettes on three noteworthy local women politicians who were pioneers of their time. Meta L. Cowles (1858-1935) of Greene was the first woman practitioner in the United States court in this judicial district. Janet Hill Gordon (1915-1990) of Norwich became the first female elected to the New York State Assembly. She was also the first woman to give birth while serving in the State Legislature, and she was the second woman elected to the State Senate. Presiding Justice Elizabeth A. Garry of South New Berlin, first appointed in 2018 as the 16th Presiding Justice of the Third Department, was the first openly gay justice to join the State Supreme Court. Justice Garry will be honored by the Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. with special recognition to commemorate Women’s Equality Day.

At 5:30 pm, live theater brings to life the remarkable story of “Belva Ann Lockwood: A Woman Before Her Time.” Written by playwright Judith Present, this dramatic interpretation by Presentarts with costume and performance by actress Maryann Johnson. Belva Ann Lockwood armed herself with a law degree to help with women’s education. She protested being denied the right to teach exercise to women, and she lobbied for a congressional bill permitting women to argue before the Supreme Court, becoming the first woman to do so. Lockwood realized that although she could not vote, she could seek public office. She was so well-respected that the Equal Rights Party nominated her twice as its candidate for President. Though women could not vote, Lockwood received 5,000 votes from registered male voters.

Immediately follow the performance, join CCHS and the Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. for an evening hors d’oeuvres reception. The Women’s Equality Day celebration will be held at the David & Carol Miller Pavilion, located adjacent to the parking lot at 41 Rexford St. on the CCHS campus. While there is no charge, contributions are encouraged to support future museum programming.

Date: August 26, 2021
Time: 5:00PM-8 :00PM

Location: David & Carol Miller Pavilion, located adjacent to the parking lot at 41 Rexford St. on the CCHS campus
Cost: No charge, but contributions are encouraged

Contact: Patti Pollock

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