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Opening Closed Doors
2025-02-18 19:00:00 2025-02-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Opening Closed Doors Author Linda Sittig tells the true story of Josie Cook Murray and how her 1957 commission to sew drapes for a prestigious client led to the desegregation of public buildings in Loudoun County. Online -

Tuesday, February 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-18 19:00:00 2025-02-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Opening Closed Doors Author Linda Sittig tells the true story of Josie Cook Murray and how her 1957 commission to sew drapes for a prestigious client led to the desegregation of public buildings in Loudoun County. Online -

Author Linda Sittig tells the true story of Josie Cook Murray and how her 1957 commission to sew drapes for a prestigious client led to the desegregation of public buildings in Loudoun County.

Learn about Linda Sittig and read her blog Stories of Strong Women.

Use this link to access a recording of the presentation. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History | Books/Authors |

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