As part of Women’s History Month Mount Vernon offers a special a lecture and book signing by Ava Farmer, author of a new book which pays tribute to the irreplaceable work of Jane Austen. Farmer's book, Second Impressions, takes place ten years after Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice, and follows her cast of characters as they negotiate life in late-Regency England. Following the lecture and book signing, guests will be treated to an exclusive 45-minute walking tour to learn more about the diverse array of women that called Mount Vernon home.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended. To reserve your space, please email WomensHistory@mountvernon.org. Books are available for sale in The Shops.
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