Angels & Infidels: A Worcester Women’s History Project at Museum of Worcester Event

Worcester Women’s History Project at Museum of Worcester
Celebrating 175 Years Since the First National Women’s Rights Convention

In 1850, over 1,000 people—including Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Lucy Stone—gathered at Brinley Hall in Worcester for the first National Women’s Rights Convention. It was a groundbreaking moment that sparked a global movement.

The Worcester Women’s History Project (WWHP) at Museum of Worcester (MOW) is bringing that history to life with a citywide, year-long celebration through October 2025—featuring talks, films, performances, and more.  The capstone event is the recreation of the 1850 Convention. It all kicks off with a special presentation of Angels & Infidels – a powerful play by Louisa Burns Bisogno.

Mechanics Hall | October 22, 2025
7pm-8:30pm
Doors & bar open at 6pm, enjoy 1850’s music by the Providence Brigade Band 

WWHP @ MOW is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters of Worcester Area, Massachusetts Women’s History Center, Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition, and others.

For sponsorship or event info: barbaraguertin@worcesterhistory.net | 508-753-8278 x111

Performance Tickets

General Admission
$25
Seniors: $22
Students: $18
*fees apply to all ticket sales including online, telephone and in-person

YOUR ADMISSION IS FREE WITH OCTOBER 23 CONVENTION PASS, AVAILABLE HERE

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