Watch our interview with historian Mary Ann Porucznik from The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
We had the opportunity to chat with Mary Ann about the past and future of The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association.
When we asked her –Who is a woman in Oak Park History we should know?
Her response – “Just one!!??!!”
She did tell us about Grace Wilbur Trout a woman we should all know more about!
Read about Grace Wilbur Trout Suffrage Leader & Oak Park Resident
Grace Wilbur Trout – Suffrage Leader
Grace was a leader in the Suffrage Movement in Illinois. Recently, she was honored by the state of Illinois by the Pomeroy Foundation with the National Votes for Women Trail marker. You can visit her marker at 414 Forest Ave. (where Trout’s Oak Park residence once stood).
To learn more about her, click here.
Learn more about Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
About Mary Ann Porucznik – Board Member & Historian
A retired medical editor, Mary Ann Porucznik has a special interest in women’s history. She served as editor of the first edition of The Gentle Force : A History of The Nineteenth Century Club and has carried that history to 2021 with this edition.
As a Life Member of the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, she has served the organization as a committee member, chaired the Literature Department, and held numerous board positions, including Corresponding Secretary, chair of the Building & Grounds Committee, Second Vice President (Finance), Corporate Secretary, and co-chair of the Programs Committee. She is currently the NCCA Historian and holds a B.A. in Literature from St. Xavier University (Chicago).
Image from – “The Nineteenth Century Club Organizes” The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.
About The Nineteenth Century Club Charitable Association
Strengthening their community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association (NCCA) is the sole owner of the building at 178 Forest Avenue in Oak Park, known under the historic name of The Nineteenth Century Club. The primary purpose of the building is to support and enable our charitable and educational endeavors. The charitable and cultural activities are supported by our members (300 plus), volunteers, donors, and by the events held in this facility. Programs are open to the public and publicly advertised.
For more information, visit their website here.