NEWSLETTER
Fashion show marks 120th year of extraordinary women
Lake George, New York – Step back in time (in grand finery, of course) to celebrate Wiawaka Center for Women’s 120th year with the “History of Fashion Show”. Re-enactors portraying Wiawaka founders Katrina Trask (1853-1922) and Mary Fuller (1862-1943) will welcome guests from 2 to 4 p.m. July 23 to celebrate the evolution of women’s fashions from the philanthropists’ era.
Spend the afternoon at the newly renovated Fort William Henry Carriage House, mingling with actresses portraying Trask, Fuller, iconic artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), intrepid journalist Nellie Bly (1864-1922), abolitionist Harriet Tubman (1822-1913), education activist Emma Willard (1787-1870) and several of their peers — all dressed in the fashion of their
time.
“History of Fashion” is a collaboration of Wiawaka, Warren County Historical Society, The Chapman Museum and Fashion Follies. Victorian jewelry will be available for purchase, with 10 percent of proceeds benefiting Wiawaka. Tickets — which are $65 and include a luncheon of lite sandwiches, scones, sweets and iced tea, lemonade, and a special signature drink. Tickets are available at wiawaka.org or by calling us at (518) 668-9690. You can also reach out to Executive Director, Doreen Kelly at wiawakadirector@gmail.com for more information.
About Wiawaka: Wiawaka Center for Women is a 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to enhancing the lives of women through wellness programs, workshops, events, and artistic celebrations. In 1908, renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe became one of the first artists to stay at Wiawaka, and her room remains one of our most sought-after accommodations on the property. Alongside overnight stays, we offer daily healthy meals, day passes, season passes, and a host of programs to enhance your stay.
As the oldest and longest continuously operating retreat for women in America, Wiawaka takes great pride in honoring this cherished tradition while embracing the future. We remain dedicated to preserving this historic property and fulfilling the mission established by our founders, Katrina Trask, and Mary Wiltsie Fuller.
In recognition of its historical significance, Wiawaka was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It stands as one of the Places Where Women Made History and is featured on the travel itinerary compiled by the National Park Service, showcasing National Register properties in Massachusetts and New York associated with significant events in women's history. Nestled within the breathtaking Adirondack Park, our property spans nearly 60 acres of waterfront and wooded hills at the base of French Mountain.
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Press Contact:
Doreen Kelly, Executive Director
(518) 668-9690