Held at the Main Library, 310 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte

Though often barred from becoming preachers, women in the pre-Civil War era made up the majority of church members, started Sunday schools, and took the lead in charitable work. As the U.S. debated slavery and women's rights, how did women – Northern and Southern, black and white – see their religious role? Davidson College professor Sally McMillen discusses "Religion, Women, and Family in Antebellum America."

In partnership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Levine Museum presents this series of lectures exploring major religious movements and their impact on American life. Free to attend.