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A group of nearly 40 women attended a tea at the Oldenburg House in Carlton, where they learned about local women in history and were encouraged to join a new women's history affinity group at the Carlton County Historical Society.
Darlene VanHeerde introduced attendees to Mary Winter, known as "Pants Mary," a pioneer woman who was known for wearing men's trousers (even under dresses when she had to get dressed up) and working "like a man" outdoors in the early days of Thomson Township. Carlton County Historical Society executive director Carol Klitzke, sitting next to VanHeerde, read from four accounts of the 1918 fires here.
Peggy VanHoever and her daughter, Suzanne, work together on a flower arrangement at The Green House in Carlton, where the group migrated after the tea Saturday.
Sharon Shuck, left, and her cousin, Mary Stauffer, shared her personal recollections of growing up on the Fond du Reservation.
More than three dozen women gathered at Oldenburg House and Carlton Greenhouse Saturday to learn more about women from Carlton County who make up the fabric of the history here. It was also a time to enjoy tea and some flower arranging.
After tea and treats at the Oldenburg House, the group walked to The Green House for more history and a chance to try some flower arranging while local musician Mary Hagen played the harp.
It was the first gathering of what the historical society hopes will become the Local Women's History affinity group. Affinity groups are a new initiative at Carlton County Historical Society, gathering people with a common interest to explore and expand knowledge of local history. Call CCHS at 218-879-1938 to find out more about the women's affinity group or the historical society in general.
