This Thursday, August 14, is the 90th anniversary of Social Security becoming a cornerstone of economic stability for millions of American families. On that date in 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the landmark law creating an innovative program to protect senior citizens, widows, and dependent children from what he called “the hazards and vicissitudes of
Click here to read a new Boston Herald piece, “The lady behind Labor Day,” by
This Thursday, August 14, is the 90th anniversary of Social Security becoming a cornerstone of
Watch Tim Lewis with BRTV’s “Chasing Time” interview Frances Perkins Center Acting Executive Director Amanda
“Throughout her lifetime, Frances Perkins often lived and found respite at her family’s homestead in
There is a detour posted on River Road in Newcastle, but the Frances Perkins National Monument is still accessible. We are open Thur-Sun 10am – 2pm. Visit us before we close for the season!
Our last day is Sunday, September 28th.