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Upcoming programs
Ain't I a Woman: A Complicated Story of Women's Suffrage in Black and White
Thursday August 26, 2010
William G. McGowan Theater, National Archives 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
7:00pm - 9:00pm
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site and the Sewall–Belmont House & Museum, along with the National Archives Experience, will present a panel discussion on the women’s suffrage movement and its lasting impact on race and gender in the United States.
The panelists will draw from the unique historic parallel perspectives of the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum and the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site legacies to analyze the women’s rights movement.
- Mary Walton – Author of A Woman’s Crusade: Alice Paul and the Battle for the Ballot
- Dr. Rosalyn Terborg-Penn – Author of African American Women and The Struggle For The Vote
For questions email info@sewallbelmont.org.
PasT Programs
Entrepreneurship Is On The Rise - And Women Are Leading The Way!
Tuesday May 25, 2010
6:00pm-8:30pm
Join entrepreneur Karetta Hubbard as she discusses the many obstacles
blocking the publishing landscape. She will also discuss and answer
questions about her book Satan's Chamber and Fuze Publishing.
Karetta will be joined by Andrea Fuller, the founder and CEO of
MindFarm, the go-to resource for interim executives for strategic and
operating needs, and she is a part-time stand-up comic.
Rounding out the panel is Karen Finney, an independent consultant
working with political and corporate clients in the United States and
globally in the areas of political and communication strategy, and
public affairs. Karen is also a political analyst for MSNBC and a
contributor to Politico and the Huffington Post.
Susan Scanlan, The Women's Research and Education Institute's
President, will moderate this outstanding panel. In November 2005,
Ms. Scanlan was elected chair of the National Council of Women's
Organizations, a coalition of over 240 progressive women's groups
representing more than 12 million American women.
Book signing and networking reception to follow.
The program is free for NWP Members and $10 for non-members.
RSVP to rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or (202) 546-1210 x23.
financial planning workshops
may 11, 2010
6:00pm- 9:00pm
Women's Financial Planning expert Eleanor Blayney will lead this discussion on financial planning. The program will consist of three financial planning workshops and a book signing for Eleanor Blayney's new book Women's Worth: From Financial Capacity to Confidence. All proceeds from the book sales will be donated to Sewall-Belmont!
Workshops are from 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Workshop Topics: Investing; Salary Negotiations; Housing: Rent or Buy?
Workshops led by Financial Planning Experts:
Eleanor Blayney, Founder Direction$, LLC; Jeanie Schwarz, Director at
Harris SBSB; & Peg Downey, Founding Partner of Money Plans
Info on Eleanor Blayney: http://www.women-ask-for-directions.com/meet_eleanor.html
Admission: $35 Annual Membership to the National Woman's Party, which includes free or reduced admission to events year round; every other month there is a professional development event such as this.
What will it take?
A conversation with Anne Kornblut and Jennifer Lawless about women in politics
April 28, 2010
6:00pm- 8:30pm
Anne Kornblut, author of Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and What It Will Take for a Woman to Win, and Jennifer Lawless, Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University, will discuss women's roles in politics today. Moderated by Devon Barnhart Chair of Women's Congressional Staff Association
Program to be followed by networking reception and book signing.
This program is free for NWP members and $10 for non-members.
Books will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop.
RSVP to rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or 202.546.1210 x23.
Thanks to our Women's History Month
Corporate Sponsors!
Celebrate International Women's Day
March 8, 2010
6:30pm-8:30pm
A partnership evening event with Women's Information Network (WIN) and Emerge Global, featuring a short program, networking reception, and artisan bazaar.
This program is free and open to the public.
GUest Artist Lecture by Robert Shetterly
March 9, 2010
7:00pm-8:30pm
Robert Shetterly will discuss his work in Americans Who Tell The Truth, now exhibited at the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum until March 31st. Shetterly will give an illustrated talk about his portraits, why he started this project, and the contributions of women to the expansion of rights in this country.
This program is free and open to the public.
Thanks to Extravagant Events for their support!
***Change of Date***
Book Talk: A Volume of Friendship
March 10, 2010
noon-1:00pm
Kristie Miller and Robert H. McGinnis, editors of A Volume of Friendship: The Letters of Eleanor Roosevelt and Isabella Greenway, will discuss their book about the life-long friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Isabella Greenway. Bring your lunch for this brown-bag partnership with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
This program is free and open to the public.
Please RSVP to 202.543.8919 x38 or uschs@uschs.org.
Book Program: Flying For Her Country
March 10, 2010
6:00pm-8:00pm
Amy Goodpaster Strebe will discuss her book Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II. Book signing and reception to follow. Special guests for the evening will include former members of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Ticket price includes a copy of the book.
Journey Toward Equality Bus Tour
March 13 and 25, 2010
10:00am-1:00pm
This docent led tour of the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, the Frederick Douglass House, and the MAry McLeod Bethune House highlights the early advocacy of human rights. The tour will meet ay 9:45am at the Eastern Market Metro and the bus will depart at 10:00am.
The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children.
RSVP required (rsvp@sewallbelmont.org)
An Evening with Cokie roberts: Celebrating women's progress in journalism
March 23, 2010
6:30pm-8:30pm
Cokie Roberts is not only a celebrated journalist, but also the author of We Are Our Mothers' Daughters and Founding Mothers. Roberts will share her personal thoughts and insights into her work, followed by a question and answer period, book signing, and reception. Krissah Williams Thompson of The Washington Post will also share her insight into women's progress in the field of journalism.
The cost is $10 for non-members and free for members. Books will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop.
Marketing yourself
March 30, 2010
6:00pm-9:00pm
The cost is free for members. The workshops begin at 6:30pm. Spots are still available and you can purchase your membership at the door!
The event consists of three communication training workshops & and an open bar reception with light refreshments:
“Practicing your Elevator Speech”- the opportunity to be videotaped giving your elevator speech and receive feedback by professional speech coach Chris Jahnke of Positive Communications
“Finding Mentors & Teachers” – learn the fine art of acquiring and developing mentor relationships, led by Ramona Oliver, Communications Director of the SEIU
“Marketing Yourself Via New Media”- discover the best practices to market yourself online, led by Brad Bauman, Communications Manager for the Sunlight Foundation
Holiday Bazaar
December 3, 2009
4 pm - 8 pm
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The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum will be hosting the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar Thursday, December 3, 2009 4pm-8pm Join us for a wine and cheese reception, live entertainment, and shopping. |
Listen Up, Mr. President!: A Conversation with Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford
October 29,2009
6 pm - 8 pm
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The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum welcomed Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford for a conversation about their new book Listen Up, Mr. President: Everything You Always Wanted Your President to Know and Do. |
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Far Left: The Audience Left: Moderator Amy Argetsinger of The Washington Post with authors Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford |
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Far Left: Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford sign copies of their book. Left: Craig Crawford, Helen Thomas and Amy Argetsinger with the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum Staff |
Exhibit Opening: Women artists as change makers
july 29, 2009
6 pm - 8 pm
Kerala Muse 2, Meghan Taylor
Circulation - V77, Jung Eun Kim |
Join the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum and Empowered Women International to celebrate Women Artists as Change Makers. The evening will include the exhibit opening, Artist Market Place and performance by Kate Campbell Stevenson as Eleanor Roosevelt.
Participating artists are graduates and members of the EWI's Art Business Incubator and Micro-enterprise. The program creates entrepreneurial opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for immigrant, unemployed, and low income women artists.
Exhibiting Artists Artists Market Place Exhibition runs July 15th through September 12th, 2009
Participating artists are graduates and members of
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Alice Award 2009
June 8, 2009
11 am - 2 pm
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Each year, the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum pays tribute to distinguished women who have made outstanding contributions in breaking barriers and setting new precedents for women. The Alice Award is named after Alice Paul -- suffragist, human rights activist and founder of the National Woman’s Party. This year we are pleased to recognize Hillary Rodham Clinton for her lifetime commitment to public service. As an attorney, children’s advocate, First Lady, US Senator and Secretary of State, Secretary Clinton's accomplishments are unique in American history. We honor her as a role model for all women and also as an advocate for historic preservation. |
Reframe the debate on work-life balance
May 14 , 2009
6-9 pm
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Can workers, employers and government collaborate and embrace pro-family policy as good business - and break the gridlock that has left U.S. workers with little family support? Schedule |
Ruth Marcus, editorial writer and columnist for The Washington Post, as moderator for a panel including:
Sharon Meers, co-author of Getting to 50/50, a new book about micro and macro solutions for work-life conflict for men, women and employers. Meers was formerly a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs.
Phyllis Stewart Pires, Director of Community Experience for SAP. Pires has engineered nationally recognized corporate-sponsored childcare programs at Cisco, Disney, Apple Computer and PG&E.
Jocelyn Samuels, Vice President for Education and Employment, National Women's Law Center. Samuels spearheaded coalition efforts to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and is currently involved in work to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Women and giving celebration
May 19, 2009
6-8 pm
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Women leaders and organizations salute giving in this special partnership with hundreds of women and Edie Fraser based on the book, “Do Your Giving While You are Living.” Attendees receive a free copy of the book, “Do Your Giving While You are Living” thanks to our generous co-hosts. Extra proceeds benefit the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum and the Girl Scouts!
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Take Our Daughters to Work Day Breakfast
April 23, 2009
8-10 AM
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Booksigning by Nell Merlino For the annual "Take Our Daughters to Work Day," start off your morning at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. Come enjoy a continental breakfast and hear Nell Merlino, who in 1993 created "Take Our Daughters to Work Day," and author of "Stepping Out of Line: Lessons for Women Who Want it Their Way...In Life, In Love, and At Work". Kids can participate in craft activities. Books are available for purchase with signing opportunities. |
Women's Health Panel
March 25, 2009
6-8 pm
As the new day in Washington dawns, join us for a conversation with some of the nation’s experts on women’s health.
Topics include:
What is on the agenda for the 111th Congress?
How can women lead the way to change health care for themselves and their families?
What works to get women involved in taking care of themselves?
What changes are women of color and other minority women looking for?
What is on your mind?
Partners:
American Academy of Nurses
Women's Research and Education Institute
National Council of Women's Organizations
Jacob's Institute of Women's Health
Woman's National Democratic Club
why women should rule the world
march 19, 2009
6:30-8 pm
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Book Signing by Dee Dee Myers Through her own experiences, personal interviews, and research, Dee Dee Myers explores why women should rule the world and how the world would be different if they did. |