September 25, 1954 – January 7, 2025 On the morning of January 7, 2025, Tomlin Perkins Coggeshall of Westport, New York, passed away at 70 years of age. Named after his father’s close friend, painter Bradley Walker Tomlin, he was the only child of Susanna Wilson, fourth child of abstract minimalist painter, C. Calvert Coggeshall,
Homestead Opening and Awards Celebration August 13, 2023 Opening and Awards Video Frances Perkins Center Board, Staff, and Guests celebrated the opening of the newly preserved Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark. The celebration honored outgoing Michael Chaney for his decade of leadership that oversaw the successful acquisition and preservation of the Homestead, making this
Women and the Spirit of the New Deal OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2018BERKELEY FACULTY CLUB, BERKELEY, CA In collaboration with the Living New Deal and the National New Deal Preservation Association the Frances Perkins Center co-hosted “Women and the Spirit of the New Deal,” at the University of California, Berkeley. The gathering filled a significant
Be Ye Steadfast On September 18, 2022, many joined together virtually to celebrate our Inaugural Homestead Day and honor three inspiring leaders who are continuing Frances Perkins’ legacy by creating new foundations for social justice in America today: Justice Advocate Rev. Dr. William J. Barber; Historic Preservationist Monica Rhodes; and Former U.S. Archivist David Ferriero.
FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS The Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America by Kathleen Krull, 2020 (Picture Book) STEADFAST: Frances Perkins, Champion of Workers’ Rights, by Jennifer Merz, 2020 (Picture Book) A Young Person’s Guide to Social Security (PDF) Discussion Questions on Frances Perkins’ Biography (Link) Social and political
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE NEW DEAL Photo Source: Frances Perkins Center “The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.” Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, was the driving force
Staff Board of Directors Advisory Council Staff Amanda Hatch – Executive Director Amanda is a mission-driven leader who has worked in the Maine non-profit sector since 2019. Prior to joining the Frances Perkins Center, she served as Chief Program & Impact Officer at YWCA Central Maine (Lewiston, Maine) and managed two successful Maine state senate
Visit the Newcastle home of Frances Perkins, first woman Cabinet member and FDR’s Secretary of Labor. Enjoy guided tours of the 1837 Brick House and historic district with its 57 acres of fields, gardens, and trails to the Damariscotta River. Watch for website updates or email info@FrancesPerkinsCenter.org for information about 2020 tour dates. Two tour
This wonderful event is the culmination of a series of happy associations with the Frances Perkins Center that began one early summer morning a number of years ago. As I was strolling down the main street of Damariscotta, a tall, distinguished-looking man approached me. He asked, “Do you know who Frances Perkins is?” “Well, yes,”
Join us on our Frances Perkins Homestead Tours on July 15th! 2017 Frances Perkins Homestead Tours Join us for the first of our annual Frances Perkins Homestead Tours and get to know this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, the first US woman cabinet secretary. You will see
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Frances Perkins is best known for her policy work at the national level, but her
For the third year in a row, Great Salt Bay Community School students partnered with
Listen to this excellent piece by Maine Public’s Kevin Miller, State House Correspondent detailing the
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.