A historic figure returns to the Berkshires this fall.
ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – A historic figure returns to the Berkshires this fall.
Susan B. Anthony, portrayed by reenactor Muriel Dyas, embarks on a tour across the region to encourage voting in local, state, and federal elections. The tour, titled Susan B. Anthony Tours the Berkshires, brings Anthony’s story of activism, her arrest for illegally voting in 1872, and her lifelong fight for women’s suffrage to life.
The tour is organized by ‘Herstorically Speaking,’ and has received high praise for its engaging storytelling. A recent performance at the Lee Library drew positive feedback, with attendees noting how much they learned about Anthony’s life. Dyas has been praised for her personable character and the use of humor to educate audiences of all ages.
Upcoming performances include:
October 8 at 12:00 p.m. at the Bennington Retired Teacher Association in Bennington, VT
October 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead in Pittsfield, MA
November 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lenox Library in Lenox, MA
All performances are free to the public, and attendees will also receive complimentary admission to the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, MA.
For more details on the tour, visit Susan B. Anthony Birthplace.
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