When it comes to important female figures from the colonial period, there were many more than Betsy Ross, and they are often unsung.

From making flags to hosting secret worship services in their homes during the British occupation and other courageous acts, learn how faithful women of Philadelphia made important contributions to the Revolutionary War effort.

Among the impactful women to be discussed will be Mary Andrews, Sarah Franklin, Miriam Simon Gratz, Jarena Lee, Mary Evans Thorne Parker, Betsy Ross, and Phillis Wheatley.

Presented by Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives. This program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.

PANELISTS

• Meg Bowersox, Manager of Gallery Interpretation at the Museum of the American Revolution

• Jennifer Gray, Education & Museum Manager, Arch Street Meeting House

• Judy Guston, Curator and Director of Collections Emerita at the Rosenbach Museum & Library

• Pamela Mays McDonald, artistic, cultural, and political professional, member of the Mother Bethel Historical Society

• Taylor Schmalz, Acting Director of Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives

• Carol W. Smith, independent curator and certified archivist

  MODERATOR: The Very Reverend Judith Sullivan, Project Consultant, Interfaith Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial program Religious Freedom: Then & Now