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

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)

SEPTEMBER CHAPTERS:

89 Slowe-Burrill House
90 Jane Delano at the American Red Cross Headquarters
91 Mary Pickersgill at the National Museum of American History
92 Elizabeth Catlett at Howard University
93 Surratt Boarding House
94 The Tabard Inn
95 Teaism
96 The Temperance Fountain
97 Mary Church Terrell Place
98 The Titanic Memorial
99 Tudor Place

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!