The United States Mint and the National Women’s History Museum, in partnership with the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, Lehman College, Telemundo, and the estate of Celia Cruz, invite you to join us for a special celebration of the incomparable Celia Cruz and the launch of the new quarter in her honor.
This joyous and inspiring program will include remarks by special guests; a conversation about Cruz’s life and legacy; and performances by Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Music 4-Train vocals and the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Big Band.
Known as the “Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz was an internationally-acclaimed singer and dynamic stage performer whose long and versatile career broadened the reach of Caribbean and Latin American music, celebrating its African roots.
Confirmed Participants:
- Jacqueline Bergland, Choral Director, Celia Cruz High School of Music
- Celia Cody, Niece, Celia Cruz
- Laurie Cumbo, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of New York
- Dr. Fernando Delgado, President, Lehman College
- Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx Borough President
- The Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director, U.S. Mint
- Mónica Gil, Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, and Board Member, National Women’s History Museum
- Whoopi Goldberg, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Award-Winning Performer
- Jennifer Herrera, Vice President of External Affairs, National Women’s History Museum
- Gloria Calderón Kellett, Writer, Producer, Director and National Women’s History Museum Ambassador
- Omer Pardillo-Cid, Former Manager, Celia Cruz, and Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Producer
- The Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair, America250, and 43rd Treasurer of the United States
- Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, Chancellor, City University of New York
- Gina Torres, Actor & Producer
- Fred Walsh, Superintendent, CUNY & Urban Assembly High Schools
- Susan D. Whiting, Chair, National Women’s History Museum Board of Directors
The American Women Quarters™ Program is the first circulating coin program dedicated to honoring women whose achievements, triumphs and legacies reflect the strength, perseverance, and resiliency of our nation.
This event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required.
Join the National Women’s History Museum, the United States Mint, and the Oswego community to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker and commemorate the release of the 2024 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker quarter, the 13th coin to be released in the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters™ Program. This special event will include remarks from distinguished guests, a panel discussion, performances, and a special presentation to the Walker family.
Program Participants:
- Melanie Barber, PE, Chief Risk Officer, United States Mint
- Kathie Barnes, Performer
- Robert A. Corradino, Mayor, The City of Oswego
- Rev. George R. DeMass, Oswego Town Historian and Leading Expert on Walker
- Charles Hastings, Foundation and Special Programs Manager, Whitman-Walker Foundation
- Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist, U.S. Mint and Sculptor, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Quarter
- Jennifer Herrera, Vice President of External Affairs, National Women’s History Museum
- Michelle Marra, Great-great-great Niece of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
As a surgeon, women’s rights advocate, abolitionist, and spy, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker became the first female U.S. Army surgeon during the Civil War. She championed women’s suffrage and advocated for “dress reform.” She is also the only woman to have received the Medal of Honor in U.S. History.
The American Women Quarters™ Program is the first circulating coin program dedicated to honoring women whose achievements, triumphs and legacies reflect the strength, perseverance, and resiliency of our nation.
This event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance.
Join the National Women’s History Museum, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, and the United States Mint to celebrate the life and legacy of the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink and commemorate the release of the 2024 Patsy Mink quarter, the twelfth coin to be released in the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters™ Program.
Program Participants:
- The Honorable Ed Case, Member, U.S. House of Representatives
- The Honorable Judy Chu, Member, U.S. House of Representatives
- Ventris C. Gibson, Director, United States Mint
- Jennifer Herrera, Vice President of External Affairs, National Women’s History Museum
- The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, United States Senator from Hawaii
- Frédérique Irwin, President and CEO, National Women’s History Museum
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Dr. Felicia Kornbluh, Professor of History and of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, University of Vermont Burlington and coauthor,
Ensuring Poverty: Welfare Reform in Feminist Perspective
- Erika L. Moritsugu, White House Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American/NHPI Liaison
- Elizabeth A. Novara, Historian/American Women’s History Specialist, Library of Congress
- Gwendolyn Mink, Daughter, Patsy Mink, and co-author,
- The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita, U.S. House of Representatives
- The Honorable Jill Tokuda, Member, U.S. House of Representatives
- Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, National Women’s History Museum Scholars Advisory Council Member; Professor of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Irvine and Director of the Humanities Center; and co-author,
- Yao-Fen You, Acting Director, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Patsy Takemoto Mink was the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian American woman to serve in Congress. In addition to writing bills like Title IX, the Early Childhood Education Act, and the Women’s Educational Equity Act, Mink was the first Asian-American to run for U.S. President. Learn more about Mink’s life and legacy during this special celebration, which will include remarks, a panel discussion, and the short film.
This event is free and open to the public. ASL interpretation will be provided.
Join the U.S. Mint, the National Women’s History Museum, and the National Park Service for a special panel discussion celebrating the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt and commemorating the release of the 2023 Eleanor Roosevelt quarter, the eighth coin to be released in the United States Mint American Women Quarters™ Program. This event is free and open to the public.
Panelists:
Bill Harris, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Perrin Roosevelt Ireland, Roosevelt Family
Michelle Thompson, U.S. Mint
Moderated by Jennifer Herrera, National Women’s History Museum.
Please note: Seating is general admission. Event parking is available in the “Layer Cake” parking lot.
