Two Centuries of London Women
Women have been important to London’s history and development from its earliest years. In this talk, Dr. Amber Lloydlangston will introduce some unique personalities, sharing their stories and contributions. You will meet Anne McCormick Porte whose reminiscences of early London bring the earliest days of the community to life. You’ll meet Harriet Priddis, a colourful and energetic amateur historian, artist, and traveller. You’ll encounter politicians Jane Bigelow and Arielle Kayabaga as well as entrepreneurs such as freedom seeker Margaret Henderson and milliner Constance Humphrys. After this talk, you’ll understand that the history of London truly comes to life when the contributions of women are highlighted.
Dr. Amber Lloydlangston is the curator of history and contemporary culture at Museum London, a position that she has held since 2014. Before that, Amber worked for 10 years at the Canadian War Museum. Amber also teaches “Introduction to Museology,” a course in Western University’s MA in Public History. She also supervises the Ontario Museum Association’s course “Museums in Context and Community,” part of its Certificate in Museum Studies.