History Week at SMSA | Let's talk about Louisa Lawson

This History Week we explore the theme of 'Marking Time' and the extraordinary life of Louisa Lawson, a woman whose legacy challenges us to reconsider what and who we commemorate in Australian history.

Join Michelle Scott Tucker and Rachel Franks as they reveal the untold story behind this extraordinary woman who was a writer, suffragist, and champion of women’s rights.

Discover:

• The woman behind one of Australia's first all-female journal

• A relentless fighter for women's rights

• The true inspiration for "The Drover's Wife"

Featured Speakers:

• Michelle Scott Tucker: Author and 2024 State Library of NSW Visiting Scholar

• Rachel Franks: Acclaimed historian and coordinator at the State Library of NSW

Who was Louisa Lawson?

If the surname sounds familiar, it should—Henry Lawson is a household name, but the true star was his mother, Louisa, a woman who shaped history with her fearless advocacy and ground-breaking achievements.

Ready to uncover the unravel the tangled skein of history?

Join in the conversation.