IMPORTANT
TODAY Five Rebellious Women from the 17th & 18th c.
A Short History of how they Succeeded in a Man's World
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 · 12 - 1 PM
Virtual
Join us this summer for a series of fun and educational virtual events for the UMBC community.
Students, faculty, and staff — bring your own lunch and stay connected with the UMBC academic community.
Join History Professor Amy Froide who will introduce us to five women from the 17th & 18th centuries whose names we should know. A proto-feminist writer, a scientific artist, an early environmentalist, an inventor, and a pirate! A pirate! Come learn about women in early modern history.
Bio:
Professor Amy Froide is outgoing chair of the History department and incoming Director of the Dresher Center for the Humanities. Professor Froide teaches courses in British history and European Women’s History, focusing on the years 1500-1800. Her areas of expertise include social, economic, and gender history.