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Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts

with Former Massachusetts State Senator, Linda Melconian
2026-05-11 18:00:00 2026-05-11 19:00:00 America/New_York Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts Linda Melconian, former American state legislator who served as the first woman Majority Leader in the history of the Massachusetts Senate, will discuss her book, Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Monday, May 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 18:00:00 2026-05-11 19:00:00 America/New_York Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts Linda Melconian, former American state legislator who served as the first woman Majority Leader in the history of the Massachusetts Senate, will discuss her book, Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Linda Melconian, former American state legislator who served as the first woman Majority Leader in the history of the Massachusetts Senate, will discuss her book, Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts

Linda Melconian, former American state legislator who served as the first woman Majority Leader in the history of the Massachusetts Senate, will discuss her book, Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts. Grasso served as the 83rd governor of Connecticut, was the first woman elected governor in Connecticut, and was and the fourth woman to be elected governor of a U.S. state.

Registration is appreciated but not required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | History & Genealogy | Author event |

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