The London Women's History Project presents The Famous Five

The London Women’s History Project presents The Famous Five

Sunday, April 12
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lecture
Eldon House’s Interpretive Centre

$8.00 incl. HST

Pioneers, activists, and trailblazers, almost 100 years ago the Famous Five secured a landmark victory for women’s rights in Canada, but the fight and determination echoes to this day. Eldon House welcomes Dr. Jean Hewitt, a former London educator and activities, and members of The London Women’s History Project, to present and reflect on the lives of these radical, controversial, and groundbreaking women through their fight for women to be legally ‘persons’ under the law. Who are the trailblazers of our time, and how do we carry their torch forward?

Availability: 50 available.

The London Women’s History Project was founded by London’s first female Mayor Jane Bigelow, and Educator, Jean Hewitt, in 1999 to collect and archive the stories of those individual who have influenced and changed the lives of women in London between 1960-1985, during the during the era of the Women’s Liberation Movement. To learn more about the group, and how you can support, please go to The London Women’s History Project for details. 

  • Maximum number of participants is 50 people. 
  • Light refreshments are provided.
  • As a heritage site there is no public parking. There is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of Eldon House 
  • Please be aware that if the event is postponed or canceled guests will be notified in advance as soon as possible. 

In 2026, the City of London officially marks 200 years since its founding in 1826, its Bicentennial. This timing follows historical precedent: in 1926, London celebrated its Centennial, and the London & Middlesex Historical Society confirms that 1826 is recognized as the year London was formally established. Long before London was founded, this region was home to Indigenous peoples for more than 10,000 years. The Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lenni-Lenape Nations have continuously lived, gathered, and cared for this land, and their stories remain an integral part of our community’s foundation. Eldon House partners with the City of London to celebrate this incredible milestone with our community!