'Remarkable Women of Whitley County' tea to honor county's great ladies of the past
This snapshot of Lois Kimsey Marshall was taken by Bessie Lawrence Henney on August 17, 1917. Marshall will be one of the county's remarkable women of the past whose contributions will be celebrated on May 10 at 1 p.m. at the museum.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
When we consider the early contributions of pioneers in Whitley County, we don’t just think of men’s names. There were some influential and strong women whose handprint on Whitley County’s past can be seen today.
In celebration of that, the Whitley County Historical Society will be hosting the Remarkable Women of Whitley County Tea on May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Whitley County Historical Museum, 108 West Jefferson Street, Columbia City.
According to the museum’s assistant director Angela Maley, the event will feature poignant, in-character sketches of several of the community’s most famous women. Some of those famous women include Lois Kimsey Marshall, Tacumwah, Alberta Grant, Sarah Cuppy, Helene Gates, just to name a few who might be honored at the event.
The cost to attend the afternoon tea is $6 per person and the community is invited to attend. Make your reservations prior to May 7 by calling 244-6372.