The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will pay tribute to generations of women whose commitment to business has proven invaluable to society during the Remarkable Women of Indiana celebration on Saturday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, in its second year, will highlight Indiana women in business.
“We’re excited to honor remarkable Indiana women this year. By featuring the stories of outstanding women in business, both past and present, we hope to show the economic impact, empowerment and leadership of these unsung Hoosier heroes,” said Katelyn Coyne, public programs developer for the museum. “From Gayle Cook’s generous philanthropic efforts to Madame C.J. Walker’s incredible entrepreneurial legacy, these stories help illustrate the amazing accomplishments of Indiana’s business women.”
This year’s keynote speaker is philanthropist and business executive Gayle Cook, who is cofounder of Indiana-based Cook Group, a privately held company that manufactures medical devices. Cook will talk about her philanthropic initiatives to restore historic architecture.
In addition to Cook’s talk, attendees will learn about the economic empowerment initiatives of the National Council of Negro Women from Indianapolis Chapter President Regina Majors.
Schedule at a glance
11:30 a.m. Regina Majors, National Council of Negro Women, Indianapolis Chapter
1 p.m. Madame C.J. Walker performance by Freetown Village
2:30 p.m. Keynote by Gayle Cook
Additional activities are scheduled to take place in the museum galleries throughout the day. Activities in the Level 1 galleries include: Dr. Emma Culbertson’s Practice with Jessica Stavros of Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site; Gene Stratton-Porter: A Hollywood Story with Tiffany Conrad of Gene-Stratton Porter State Historic Site; Mattie Coney: Making a Neighborhood with Kisha Tandy of the Indiana State Museum and Meet the National Council of Negro Women with representatives from the National Council of Negro Women.
Activities in the Level 2 galleries include: Selma Steele’s Art Market with Kate Whetzel of T.C. Steele State Historic Site; Francis Golden’s Troupe with Robin Bischof of New Harmony State Historic Site and Cooks of the Canal Boats with Anne Fairchild of Whitewater Canal State Historic Site.
For more information on Remarkable Women of Indiana, please contact Katelyn Coyne by phone at 317.232.5598, via email at Kcoyne@indianamuseum.org or visit the museum online at www.indianamuseum.org.
