Recognizing Trailblazers: Women Who Shaped DuPage

102 East Wesley Street,Wheaton IL 60187

06 March, 2022

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What would you ask the women who shaped DuPage? Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 1P | Museum Auditorium | FREE EVENT “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up.” – Serena Williams, professional tennis player Join the DuPage County Historical Museum and local women’s clubs to celebrate Women’s History and Black History months by honoring Black women who have been trailblazers in DuPage County. These strong women were essential parts of their communities, serving with honor, humility, and reverence for the greater good. Meet these women, past and present, by learning their stories, struggles and triumphs to create lasting change in DuPage County. This one-hour program will honor several distinguished veterans and community leaders, some who will be present to be honored. The event is also be recognizing the importance of women’s clubs locally. Please note this event is in-person. Face masks are required for those that are 2 and older and medically able at all Wheaton Park District Indoor Facilities following CDC and State guidelines. Social distancing and capacity limitations will be practiced. The DuPage County Historical Museum functions as the only institution dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of the material culture documenting the county of DuPage, Illinois. Its principal purposes are to educate the general public through the collection, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of materials which document the history of DuPage County and its relationship to Illinois and the nation, and to provide local history services for historical organizations and for scholarly endeavors.