Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State

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Author & Literary Events, History & Genealogy

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Adults
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Howard County Library System and the Howard County Historical Society invite you to hear author Lauren Silberman share her tales of the Wild Women of Maryland!

The Wild Women of Maryland aren't always role models, but they are always fascinating! Author Lauren R. Silberman introduces us to some of Maryland's most tenacious and adventurous women featured in her book Wild Women of Maryland. Silberman discusses the true stories of the women featured in her book, such as the pretend-royal Sarah Wilson,  one-legged WWII spy Virginia Hall, famous figures like Harriet Tubman and unsung heroines like "Lady Law" Violet Hill Whyte.

Lauren Silberman is the author of Wild Women of Maryland (History Press, 2015), Wicked Baltimore (History Press, 2011), and The Jewish Community of Baltimore (Arcadia Publishing, 2008). 

Presented by Howard County Historical Society and Howard County Library System.