Conversations@NPL - Kathrine Switzer

Athlete, activist, and author Kathrine Switzer made history in 1967 when she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, resulting in backlash and women being barred from the marathon until 1972. Her incredible story is one of perseverance and global social change. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.
SCHEDULE
5:30pm - Doors Open + Lightly Catered Reception
6:30pm - PROGRAM BEGINS
7:30pm - Program ends
FREE and open to the Public
Building on the great dialogue begun in the Civil Rights and Votes for Women Rooms, Conversations@NPL is the longstanding, humanities-based public program series presented by NPL Special Collections that aims to stimulate serious public dialogue on all facets of culture, history, and modern society.