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The New Deal For Artists Remastered (1976) with guest speaker Sarah Peskin
Presented in Partnership with the Lincoln Theater. Film screening: July 29th 2021 @2pm and 7pm only. Click below to purchase your ticket! The New Deal For Artists Remastered (1976) with guest speaker Sarah Peskin
Historic Opportunity: Common Dreams
A July 14 article by Nancy J. Altman, president of Social Security Works and chair of the Strengthen Social Security coalition, writes: We must learn from the wisdom of Roosevelt, Perkins, and their allies. In
Introducing our Virtual 2021 Garden Party Honorees
Introducing our Virtual 2021 Garden Party honorees: Heather Cox Richardson and Juana Rodriguez Vazquez! Sunday, August 15 2021. Register for free HERE. See you then!
1772 Foundation Conservation Grant Award
The Frances Perkins Center is pleased to announce that it has received a conservation grant from The 1772 Foundation in partnership with Maine Preservation for the France Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark. This $6,500 matching
Frances Perkins in National Media
The woman who helped a president change America during his first 100 days: https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/03/14/frances-perkins-fdr-100-days-new-deal/ Big Boss, Little Boss: https://www.marketplace.org/shows/the-uncertain-hour/big-boss-little-boss/ International Women’s Day | Notable Maine women who’ve made their mark on the world:
Cabinet Members with Maine Connections
News Center Maine features Frances Perkins in its look back at Presidential Cabinet Members with Maine Connections. View Here