"Herstory" Living Library

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Thursday, October 25th, 2018
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

The stories of women are often overlooked in “History”. The Cumberland Museum and Archives presents “Herstory”, a Living Library featuring women who brought their commitment to their community, their work, and their political life. 

Leslie Baird has spent her whole life in Cumberland. For many years a community volunteer for the Victoria Day celebrations, she also helped organize the Union (UFCW) in her workplace, was first elected onto Village Council in 1990 and is Cumberland’s first woman Mayor.

Linda Genge Hargreaves was raised in Minto and Cumberland. She was active in politics and was elected to Cumberland Council in 1990 and 1993. Linda worked at the Cumberland Health Centre (Now Cumberland Lodge) and was active in the Hospital Employees Union. Linda also volunteered for Miners Memorial Day and Victoria Day Celebrations among others and served on various boards and executives.

Hear Leslie and Linda's story at the museum in celebration of Women’s History Month. Admission by Donation.