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| R. Lee Wilson’s recent book, Women’s Crusader |
Sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose book, `Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ was a bestseller, blamed by some for sparking the Civil War, Catharine at first seemed more destined for a life of domesticity than of public leadership.
But a chance interaction led her into a romance with Franklin-born Alexander Metcalf Fisher, a brilliant Yale professor. However, after they became engaged, Fisher died in a tragic shipwreck that changed the focus of Catharine’s life. After living for a time in Franklin, with Fisher’s family, she emerged with a clear view of her life’s work, fighting misogyny and creating opportunities for women to get the education they needed and deserved.
The story even includes a role for Franklin famous education pioneer Horace Mann!
The program starts at 1:15.
The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free. OPEN TO THE MEDIA
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM (except as noted above) and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM.When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.
