Helen Augusta Whittier: Leader, Activist, Mill Owner

When you think of a mill owner, a man’s name or face probably comes to mind initially. While it’s true that most owners of mills in the 18th and 19th century were men, there was one woman who joined them. Join a Ranger on a journey through the life of Helen Whittier, considered to be the only woman to ever own a major textile manufacturing company in the United States. This 45-minute talk will dive into the life of this remarkable woman who created a name for herself.

(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).