SPAC in Conversation: Dorothy Wickenden
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Join us for an unforgettable day of conversation, community, and inspiration.
Experience an extraordinary afternoon with Dorothy Wickenden, bestselling author, writer, and longtime New Yorker editor, as she explores the remarkable true story behind The Agitators — three fearless women whose friendship, conviction, and courage helped shape the fight for abolition and women’s rights. Moderated by former New York Times Style Photo Editor Tiina Loite, this timely conversation will examine the power of storytelling, the women who changed the course of history, and the enduring impact of their voices today.
Wickenden has spent a career chasing the stories history almost forgot — from the women who quietly rewired the fight for abolition and suffrage, to the untold forces shaping justice long before it had a name. Expect a conversation that’s as sharp and unflinching as her prose.
Spend the day with us for a seasonal luncheon, spirited conversation, and a curated boutique shopping experience — all in support of SPAC’s mission to serve art, artists, and community.
Ticket and reservation information:
- Tickets: $100 per person.
- Reserve online (link not provided here).
- To reserve by phone: 518.584.9330 ext. 142.
- To reserve by email: [email protected].
- Physical tickets are not needed; your name will be on the guest list.
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Dorothy Wickenden’s writing covers wide-ranging topics, from humanitarian aid workers in Gaza and the last lighthouse keeper in America, to India’s rewilding movement and the pre-Civil War battles against white supremacy. Her books, The Agitators and Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West, are New York Times best sellers. She was executive editor of The New Yorker for 26 years and previously served as executive editor of The New Republic and national affairs editor of Newsweek.