Public talk
Wednesday 12th March 5:00-6:00pm, Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Hear from historian Alison Alexander as she takes us back to 1975, a year declared by the United Nation’s as the International Women’s Year that inspired a group of women to campaign for recognition and protection of this site.
Attendance is free, registration required.
About the speaker
Alison Alexander has made a career of writing about Tasmanian history, particularly women’s activities. She was on the board of the Female Factory Historic Site from the 1990s until 2010 and is now an active member of the Female Convicts Research Centre and the Convict Women’s Press.
About Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is observed around the world in March of each year. It’s an opportunity to recognise the struggles, achievements, and contributions of women in history, and highlight the meaningful and diverse impact women had in the past that continues to this day.
