Virtual Book Club: 111 Places in Women's History (October)

A monthly meetup with the authors of 111 Places in Women's History That You Must Not Miss in Washington, DC.
About this Event

THE DETAILS: A recording of the program will be available for one week before expiring. The TOHO Book Club generally meets the last Monday of every month from 8p-9p EST. Each session is led by the authors of 111 Places in Women's History That You Must Not Miss in Washington, DC. Kaitlin Calogera and Rebecca Grawl will share historical readings, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and personal reflections of their work. Each meeting focuses on 11 chapters and will cover the entirety of the book in the 10-month span between January-October 2024. Friends are encouraged to register for a Virtual Membership for free access to each session or to register independently per event.

FROM THE AUTHORS: Kaitlin Calogera and Rebecca Grawl: "We were professional tour guides long before we became authors. Storytelling is our strength and exploring places is our passion but as our careers and perspectives grew, we felt compelled to reframe the narrative. In order to bring history forward, women deserved better representation in public spaces. 111 Places in Women's History was our pandemic project. During a time of prohibited travel, we pivoted to transfer tourism from the streets of DC onto the pages of this book. With intention, we designed a guidebook that would promote and rebuild the tourism and hospitality industries after COVID-19. With pride, we showcased sites that would express the character and legacy of our capital city. With respect, we wrote stories that would honor women who broke ceilings and crawled on glass for us. It is our pleasure to share with you our deep appreciation for women's history in Washington, DC." We want to thank our amazing photographer and friend: Cynthia Schiavetto Staliunas (Schiavetto Photography)

OCTOBER CHAPTERS:

100 Vietnam Women’s Memorial
101 Vladka Meed’s Story - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
102 Walsh McLean Mansion
103 Wangari Gardens
104 Warner Theatre
105 Washington Mystics
106 Washington Spirit
107 The Whittemore House
108 The Willard Hotel
109 Women in Politics Mural
110 Woodrow Wilson House
111 Zitkala-Ša Suffrage Mural

TOHO SERVICES: Membership packages offer benefits and partnership opportunities for live and virtual experiences in THE LINEUP and other TOHO services. Private tours and book talks highlighting sites in the book are available for scheduling upon request. Register to receive emails and stay in the loop!