Saturday Speaker Series Walking with History:
Elise Farrel-McWhirter
Saturday, September 14th at 10:30 AM
In the Old Redmond Schoolhouse at
16600 NE 80TH ST, Redmond, WA 98052
Born an heiress in the Age of Industry, Elise Farrel-McWhirter led the life of one of the most intriguing socialites in New England in the early 20th century. Follow the incredible life journey of a woman who was independent and bold before it was in vogue.
Before the Women’s Suffrage Movement, before Women’s right to vote,
Elise Farrel-McWhirter lived a remarkable life on her own terms and traded the glamour of society for a small farming community in rural Washington—a community named Redmond that she chose to live in over all the other places she had traveled in North America, Asia, and Europe.
We can walk with history today, because she donated her beloved home upon her death that became Farrel- McWhirter Park. Learn about one of Redmond’s early leading ladies, who loved children, horses, nature, and left us all a legacy that helped foster Redmond’s modern-day Parks Department.
Registration is not required. Please note this is an in-person program. A recording will be available following the event.
Posted by John Oftebro
President, Redmond Historical Society
9/12/2024
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