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Sun, Mar 15
|North Star House
Speaker Series - “Reluctant Reformers: Mary Hallock Foote & Julia Morgan in the Progressive Era ” By Mary-Jo Wainwright
Join us for an engaging afternoon lecture with historian Mary-Jo Wainwright exploring the roles of women in U.S. history during the Progressive Era (1895–1930).
Time & Location
Mar 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
North Star House, 12075 Auburn Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949, USA
About the event
Join us for an engaging afternoon lecture with historian Mary-Jo Wainwright exploring the roles of women in U.S. history during the Progressive Era (1895–1930). This talk examines the challenges of integrating women into the broader national narrative, what the Progressive Movement was, and how Mary Hallock Foote and Julia Morgan fit within this important time period for women.
When: Saturday, March 15 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Where: North Star House
Tickets: Early bird tickets are $15. Tickets will be $20 at the door.
About the Speaker
Mary-Jo Wainwright holds a BA in History from UC Berkeley and an MA in Public History from California State University, East Bay. She has taught United States and California history at Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University, served as Director of Education at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco, and currently works as a historical consultant for Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in Oakland.
Tickets
Early Bird Ticket
Sale ends
Mar 14, 11:00 PM
Discounted admission for those who purchase tickets in advance.
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00