She was a confidante of FDR, the first female Cabinet Secretary, and an object of admiration and contempt from her male contemporaries. Frances Perkins dedicated her career to providing exploited working men and women with safe, humane workplaces. She pushed through legislation to reduce crushing work-week hours, developed a fire-safety code in New York that became a model for the country, and created Social Security. And there’s more.

Walk through the personal and professional trials and triumphs of this heroic, principled politician, wife, and mother. Discover her secrets to building alliances and staring down bullies to help make the government a champion for working people and retirees.

This will be Janet Parnes’ inaugural portrayal of this overlooked American heroine. Janet is the principal of Historical Portrayal by Lady J of Millis and a past presenter at the Sharon Public Library.

This program is sponsored by the Sharon Public Library Veterans Club.  Q & A after the performance.  This is a free program, all are welcome. Refreshments.