In 1834, John J. Shipherd pledged Oberlin’s commitment to “the elevation of female character” through education. Little did he know, there was a dynamite in that promise, and women carried the matches. This 75-minute walking tour offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center explores how powerful women made good on Shipherd’s promise and shaped what it meant to be a woman in Oberlin and beyond. This tour was developed by alumna Jen Graham ’12.
Cost: $10/adult; $5/college student; free for children under 18. Advance registration is required, and space is limited to 20 participants. Meet at the flagpoles on the southeast corner of Tappan Square, across from the Hotel at Oberlin. Tour is weather dependent and may be cancelled by the Oberlin Heritage Center. Registrants may request a refund or transfer to another history walk offering if the tour is canceled. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org to register.
Open to all members of the public
