Duvall tells the story through a PowerPoint slide show, followed by a discussion period. Hearing about the personal lives of women who were brave enough to begin anew at A Woman's Place will hopefully inspire women, and men, to take action in their own lives. As an introduction, Duvall will present her views on the status of women and how they were treated until the mid-1990s, adding her own experiences during that time, as she is of the same age cohort as the brave women who started A Woman's Place.
Autumn Leaves: The 24th Annual Glens Falls Chronicle Book Fair
The Book Fair showcases over 100 authors and publishers, as well as books of all kinds from our region and beyond. The event also features author talks, book sales and signings, children's activities, panel discussions, and readings all day. Admission is free.
Crafter's booths, food vendors, community groups, free demonstrations and entertainment. The Henderson community gathers to celebrate its heritage and enjoy the best of New York State high quality craft offerings. Several authors will also be in attendance. Their books will be available for purchase and signing. The Heritage Day event is free and open to the public with parking adjacent to the grounds.
In 1974, seven women from northeastern cities and suburbs pooled their resources and bought an abandoned resort on 23 acres of land in a remote area of the Adirondack Mountains—fifteen miles from Lake George. They lived collectively as feminists in their quest to experience a freedom devoid of constraints of a patriarchal society, calling their commune A Woman's Place. In their eight years of existence, approximately 75 women lived at A Woman's Place—four to ten at any one time. They hosted self-actualizing weekend retreats for over 1,000 guests through the years.
Area authors will sign and sell their books under a tent on the Old Forge Library lawn, Old Forge, New York. More than 20 authors will be on hand to discuss and sign their work as well as to interact with readers. The event is free to the public.
Lorraine Duvall will participate in Session 4B: Paper Panel in Phoenix Foyer, Camphill Triform, where she will share and discuss stories of "A Woman's Place." See full conference schedule.
