By Neil Doyle
BLOOMINGTON – To honor the historic women of McLean County, the museum of history in downtown Bloomington is hosting an online program Tuesday night.
“Artists, Advocates, Acrobats, & More! Women Who Made McLean County History” will highlight 20 McLean County women from all walks of life who shaped our history. The event will be led by Candace Summers, Director of Community Education at the McLean County Museum of History.
“From the first woman Illinois State Senator, Florence Fifer Bohrer; to the “Queen of the Flying Trapeze,” Antoinette Concello; and Civil Rights activist Sister Mary Antona Ebo, this illustrated program will explore their lives and recognize their lasting contributions to our community and our world,” said Summers.
The online program will start at at 7 p.m. More information is available here.
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