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Elsa Von Blumen - Bicyclist /Suffragette Extraordinaire In-Person
If you do not recognize the name Elsa Von Blumen, you are not alone. She was a Rochesterian in the 1880s who raced high-wheeled bikes against horses, skaters, male cyclists, and eventually women cyclists. In an era when women were expected to stay at home, tend the household and raise the children, Elsa succeeded in a sport dominated by men and helped pave the way for women to find the courage to break social taboos. Join us as we welcome Karen Lankeshofer as she introduces us to Elsa Von Blumen, Rochester native, bicyclist, and suffraget extraordinaire.
This will be an in person program, please register online. This event will meet IN PERSON. Please note that masks will be required. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Dennison at sarah.dennison@libraryweb.org.