Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875

Dates:
Birth 1816-08-15
Death 1875-05-01
Gender:
Female
Americans
English

Biographical notes:

Ann Pamela Cunningham (August 15, 1816 in Rosemont Plantation, South Carolina – May 1, 1875) was an early activist in historic preservation who founded The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in 1853 and served for years as its first regent. She gained participation by women leaders from all 30 states of the Union at that time. The Association raised all the capital needed to complete its purchase of Mount Vernon by 1859 and took possession on February 22, Washington's birthday.

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Subjects:

  • Historic sites
  • Women

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Places:

  • Mount Vernon, VA, US
  • South Carolina, SC, US

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