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How to Get Ahead in the Gilded Age: A Guide for Women

Join Victoria Mansion and USM's History Department for a lively talk about women who broke the mold during the late 19th century. Authors Elizabeth DeWolfe and Kathleen Langone will discuss "How to Get Ahead in the Gilded Age: A Guide for Women," exploring the lives of three women who followed their own paths in the Victorian Era.

Date & Time:

March 19, 2026

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Location:

Wishcamper 133

34 Bedford St

Portland , ME 04101

Event Details

Women’s roles in the late 19th century were often constrained by tradition and a male-centered society. Some women managed to break out of their molds and find ways to advance in American society. Three notable women of the time were Jane Armstrong Tucker, Madeleine Pollard, and Amalia Kussner. Authors Elizabeth DeWolfe and Kathleen Langone will share their research on these women who each found their path out of the traditional role assigned to them.

This program is co-sponsored by the USM History Department and is free admission. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

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