Elizabeth A. Homer

Do you agree?

Women in the State Capital’s Story
“About 1838, Mrs. Turner made a visit to friends residing in Mason, going on horseback, accompanied by a relative. She went via Okemos [called Hamilton] in Meridian Township, fording the Cedar River at that point, which was so swollen that Mrs. Turner - then Miss Munroe - was obliged to hold her feet upon the horse’s back to keep them out of the water.
On their return to Clinton County they followed the Indian trail along Grand River and stopped for lunch on the ground, or very near, where the Turner mansion now stands. Miss Munroe was greatly pleased with the location and the fine view it afforded, and remarked that she would not wonder if when she was married, she might someday make her home there.
The prophecy has been fulfilled, and certainly there is no more pleasant site for a home in Ingham County, overlacking as it does, the long sweep of the beautiful river and a broad scope of cultivated country in all directions.
At the time of this first visit the whole region was wilderness. The high bluff bank of the river at this point is clothed with a majestic growth of forest-trees, then open and unobstructed by undergrowth, with cold pure springs gushing from the slopes, and dashing to the river below.
This is today the most romantic spot in the vicinity of Lansing, and with a small outlay could be transformed into a picturesque park.” Samuel W. Durant
Elizabeth A. Homer
Pioneers, Reformers, & Millionaires

Why is it I never heard of John Lewis at the time but Shirley Chisholm is part of my eternal memory? When Shirley Chisholm ran for President I was in awe. I especially admired her bravery and daring. How could she have the nerve and fortitude I mused against the blatant misogyny of the period? and she said it was far worse than the racism she experienced. Later when I was older and wiser I was listening to one of her press conferences and figured out the answer- hell, she was brilliant and smarter than anybody present.

Unbossed and Unbought: Shirley Chisholm and her enduring influence in New York City - Coalition For The Homeless Posted on March 7, 2024 by G. Worth March is Women’s History Month, a celebration dedicated to commemorating and uplifting the contributions of women throughout our Nation’s history. Few have left such an enduring legacy on New York City as Shirley Chisholm. On November 24, 1924, Chisholm was bo...

In March 1990 women’s organizations surrounded the capitol with banners to raise awareness of women’s history. I organized the project and all the groups pitched in.

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month. Everyday is Women’s History day for VFA. Find out more on the VFA website. Today we introduce Toni Carabillo, graphic designer and historian whose works chronicled the feminist movement. Co-founder, Women’s Heritage Corporation, she published calendars, almanacs, books on early feminist leaders. (See her bicentennial women's pendant below). https://veteranfeministsofamerica.org/vfa-pioneer-histories-project-toni-carabillo/

Jean Friend and I delivered my book to the Mackinaw library and found it was small but spectacular.

This reminds me of the spot with a bench under the staircase at Turner-Dodge. Maybe it is a reading nook. What do you think?

A reading nook tucked under a grand staircase in a historic home in Kansas.

How we loved Harry Potter days at Turner-Dodge

Harry Potter Fans Are Remembering the Battle of Hogwarts Anniversary With Touching Tributes

Turner-Dodge House - Best Historical Place Winner

James Turner Sr. (1820 - 1869) Pioneer, community builder, entrepreneur, road builder, railroad man, abolitionist, educator. Make an appointment to tour the Turner-Dodge house to learn more!

Leaving Facebook

I remember painting primer on the hottest day of the year.

Leaving Facebook

https://tinyurl.com/Turner-Dodge

Leaving Facebook