How a Colonial Woman Built a Dynasty

Mon 29 Jan, 12-1 pm. Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, New York, 10023. Gregor Ehrlich, 212-601-1000, gehrlich@92ndsty.org. Makor - [events]

Jean Zimmerman Author Jean Zimmerman examines the changing role of women in America though the story of a female-dominated New York family. Beginning with Margaret Hardenbroeck Philipse in 1659, the Philipse women built a fleet of ships, a grand church and a glorious mansion. Their dynasty lasted through Mary Philipse Morris in the mid-1700s. Zimmerman has written four books including the recent The Women of the House: How a Colonial She-Merchant Built a Mansion, a Fortune, and a Dynasty. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 29, 2007, 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Code: T-MD5LE08-01 Price: $16.00