HerStory, Women's Month

Community
15 March 2025 at 03:00 PM

In #Women’sMonth, we invite you to #HerStory, an event to honour the lives and legacies of women who left their mark on national and international history and who now rest in our cemetery. Mediated Circuit "HerStory" | 15:00 - 16:20 Walk through our cemetery and discover the stories of women who shaped culture, the arts, and sciences, alongside historian Carolina Lazo, actress Kim Mac Lennan, and our cultural events manager, architect Eduardo Montemuiño. Book Presentation "Elisabetta" | 16:30 - 17:00 In our chapel, author Daniel Serafini Otaiza will present his book Elisabetta and share the story and music of Elizabeth Saunders, a pianist, composer, and the first woman in the Americas to conduct a symphony orchestra. Musical Closing | 17:00 - 17:20 The iconic sound of the Scottish bagpipes will accompany us, performed by Patricia Izuibejeres. Closing of Doors | 17:30 The event is accessible and will include sign language interpreters. Saturday 15th March | 15:00 - 17:30 British Cemetery Free Event

Speakers

Carolina Lazo
Kim Mac Lennan
Eduardo Montemuiño
Daniel Serafini Otaiza
Patricia Izuiberjeres