In celebration of Norwood’s 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society paid homage to the “wonderful women” of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood in less visible ways than those of their male counterparts, but their contributions were invaluable. They are the “quiet heroes” of our town.
We at the Historical Society celebrated the “wonderful women” of our town’s history throughout the sesquicentennial year.
We began with Anna Day, who hosted a celebration of the new town’s incorporation at her home on March 6. 1872. We marked that anniversary in the spring of 2022, following in the spirit of her generosity, hospitality, and civic-mindedness.
This ongoing project is the work of Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau, and Karen DeNapoli.
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Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Anna (Smith) Day was born in 1836 in South Dedham to Lyman Smith and Melinda (Guild) Smith. She was educated in local schools along with her brothers Charles and John. Her father Lyman and Joseph Day learned and worked in the leather trade in Norwood. Joseph’s son, Lewis, and Anna attended the same church and…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood who achieved professional status and recognition in the Urban League, it is with pride that we present Ann (Anna) Elizabeth Tanneyhill. Ann was a civil rights activist before…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood
The Norwood Historical Society pays homage to the “wonderful women” of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood in less visible ways than those of their male counterparts, but their contributions were invaluable.
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