Women of the Western Reserve

Discover the remarkable women who shaped the Western Reserve, from its earliest settlers to influential figures of the 20th century. This presentation highlights pioneering women like Mercy Hale, Civil War contributor Rebecca Rouse, and cultural leaders such as Adella Prentiss Hughes, founder of the Cleveland Orchestra. Explore the inspiring lives of Flora and Clara Stone, the suffragists, Jane Edna Hunter, and other trailblazing women who left an enduring legacy in the region. 

Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.