Phenomenal Woman: A Celebration of Great Women of History - Calhoun County

307 Jackson Street West,Battle Creek MI 49037

25 March, 2023

Description

Phenomenal Woman is the title of a famous poem by author Maya Angelou. This event will carry on the theme of that poem through a celebration of great women of history from Calhoun County, Michigan. Nine amazing stories of women will be featured in this reenactment through a performance in history. The incredible women that will be featured are: Mary Clark, the First Woman Medical Doctor in Battle Creek.Myrtle Jettner, a Welder from the 'Rosie the Riveter' era of WWII & a 25 year Kellogg's Factory Worker.Mattie Willis, a Professional Singer & Music Teacher.Merze Tate, an Academic Scholar & Teacher.Mary Coleman, the First Woman on the Michigan Supreme Court.Julia Milner, Director of the Hamblin Community Center in Battle CreekGwen Dew, the First American Female Journalist in the Far East & Author during World War II.Clare Briggs, the First Woman to serve on the Battle Creek City CommissionBerenice Bryant Lowe, local Battle Creek Historian & Author of 'Tales of Battle Creek'The event will be held at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum in the History Education Center. Seating is limited, please secure your seat soon! This event is sponsored by Honor Credit Union, Smith & Co. Interior Design and Plumeria. "It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That's me." - Maya Angelou