M Clintock House Grand Opening

Anti-Slavery Fair National Park Service U.S Department of the Interior Women’s Rights National Historical Park The image of the kneeling slave with inscription “Am I not a Woman and a Sister?” was used by women in the Ant i Slavery Movement. Seneca Observer, October 4th, 1843. The Liberty Bell image was adopted by abolitionists and became a universally recognized emblem of the Anti-Slavery Movement. An Anti-Slavery Fair Anti-Slavery Fairs were held throughout the 1840s and 1850s to raise money and bring attention to the Anti-Slavery movement. Organized primarily by women abolitionists, anti-slavery fairs featured crafts and refreshments for sale. Elizabeth M’Clintock raised $300.00 at an anti-slavery fair and donated the sum to the Western New York Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester. At the Fair Sugar Free Sweets: Friends of Women’s Rights National Park, Inc. Finger Lakes Chapter. Seneca Falls, New York. Chair Caning and Rush Demonstration: Henry and Valerie Brown. Henry’s Furniture Repair. Junius, New York. Floor Cloth Demonstration: Linda Kattuah. InRepeat Decorative Painting and Color Consulting. Millerton, New York. Printing Demonstration: John Lord. Waterloo, New York. Bookseller: Marie Queener. Eastern National Bookstore Seneca Falls and Waterloo, New York. 19th-Century Toys and Quill Pen and Ink Demonstration: Park Rangers On the Stage Paul Kuhn is the owner of Guided Walking Tours of Cooperstown, a tourist service focusing on both history and architecture. He is also a historical interpreter at the Farmers’ Museum. For the past four years, he has specialized in conducting authentic phrenology demonstrations. He serves as chairman of Cooperstown’s planning board. Lynne McKenney Lydick is an actress and historical impersonator. Her portrayal of Abby Kelley Foster evinces the latter’s conviction that “all people are created equal and deserve to be free.” Her program - “Yours for Humanity - Abby” - is under the auspices of the Worcester Women’s History Project. David Shakes is an actor and director as well as a social worker in the Rochester City School District. He has been a historical impersonator around western New York for more than 20 years. His ongoing research on Frederick Douglass and other reformers has created a keen appreciation of the vigorous pursuit of equality for all people. Eleanor Stearns is an historical actress who has researched and written portrayals of Clara Barton, Emily Dickinson, Amelia Earhart, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. She presents her Women of Vision programs throughout New York. She is a member and former president of the Geneva Theatre Guild. M’Clintock House Grand Opening Weekend Schedule of Events ♦ Friday, May 28 7:00 p.m. A M’Clintock Musical Miscellany: A Concert of Songs from the 1840s - 1860s United Methodist Church of Waterloo Reception hosted by Finger Lakes Chapter, Friends of Women’s Rights National Park, Inc. ♦ Saturday, May 29 9:00 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony M’Clintock House With Special Guests House will be open after ceremony until 5:00 p.m. Historical Session Panels 1:00 p.m. Among Friends: Religion, Reform and the M’Clintock Family Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension 3rd Floor Mall Conference Room Christopher Densmore: Quakers and Abolition Andrea Constantine Hawkes: On Elizabeth M’Clintock Special 19th- Century guest Abby Kelley Foster (1810 -1887) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Anti-Slavery Fair Crafts and Demonstrations from the 1800s. On the Stage 12:15 pm Abby Kelley Foster; Portrayed by Lynne McKenney Lydick Phrenologist; Portrayed by Paul Kuhn Lucretia Mott; Portrayed by Ellie Stearns Phrenologist; Portrayed by Paul Kuhn Frederick Douglass; Portrayed by David Shakes 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Joining Hands: The Women’s Rights and Anti-Slavery Movements Before the Civil War Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension 3rd Floor Mall Conference Room Susan Zaeske: Anti-Slavery petitions Judith Wellman: On women’s rights Special 19th- Century guest Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895) 1:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 7:30 - 10 p.m. Civil War Ball 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. U.S. Postage Cancellation Station A special U.S. postage cancellation for a special day. Waterloo Recreation Center Traditional music by Spare Parts. All dances taught. ♦ Sunday and Monday, May 30 - 31 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. M’Clintock House open. See exhibits and the restored parlor in which the Declaration of Sentiments was written. All events are free and open to the public. All venues are handicapped accessible. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA