On Tuesday, July 14, Flanders focuses on colonial women with an entertainingly-informative program by Author and Teacher Velya Jancz-Urban. Discover what life was like for New England’s colonial women: childbirth, sickness, medicine, sex, and birth control.
Learn about the not-so-good life of the colonial “goodwife” while enjoying a complimentary cup of “Women’s Tonic Tea” as Velya shares some of the issues early American women faced.
After purchasing a historic 1770 Woodbury home, Velya’s interest in research was piqued and resulted in some fascinating research on colonial women. She is the author of Acquiescence, a book on the topic. She is also a certified teacher and creator/owner of “How Cool Is that?!” hands-on science programs for children.
The program starts at 7PM and is suitable for adults only because of some of the content being discussed. The group will meet in the historic Flanders Studio located at the corner of Church Hill and Flanders Road in Woodbury. The program fee is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Those interested may register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org
or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust acquires, preserves and manages land; and uses the land to promote understanding and appreciation of nature, art and the environment. Founded by artist, farmer and environmentalist Natalie Van Vleck, Flanders provides a variety of environmental education programs year-round, designed to bring a deeper understanding of art, nature and farming to children, youth and adults in the Woodbury region and throughout Connecticut.