The Museum unveiled a new exhibit on Wednesday, Remarkable Women in Essex History!
March is National Women’s History Month, and the Museum has chosen ten extraordinary women from Essex County and the Middle Peninsula to honor in the exhibit. According to David Jett, the curator of the Museum, and Executive Director Tim Manley along with a committee of history enthusiasts — the ten Extraordinary Women chosen for the exhibit had to meet certain benchmarks: “The selection process was based on diverse individuals who had a strong connection with Essex County and the Middle Peninsula; were trailblazers in their particular fields; had an impact on the area or achieved great levels of success, and represented different time periods.”
Among the featured individuals is Ruth Bayton, pictured here. She one of the most celebrated entertainers in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. You can learn more about Ruth and the other women featured in the exhibit when you visit the Essex County Museum!
