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An Uncommon Woman explores the life of Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813-1884), a prominent mixed-race businesswoman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A figure of resilience and progressive action, Smith was instrumental to Thaddeus Stevens’ success as he led the drive to end slavery,
Images. The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic Site. Thaddeus Stevens (April 4, 1792 – August 11, 1868) Lydia Hamilton Smith (February 14, 1813 – February 14, 1884) Backstory and Context. Text-to-speech Audio.
Every American should know Smith’s inspiring story. Add To Cart. Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813–1884) was a prominent African American businesswoman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the longtime housekeeper, life companion, and collaborator of the state’s abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens.
Feb 15, 2024 · An Uncommon Woman. Author Mark Kelley talked about Lydia Hamilton Smith, a free mixed-race woman from Pennsylvania who was the housekeeper and companion of abolitionist U.S. Representative ...
Dec 6, 2023 · Beside Stevens stood Lydia Hamilton Smith, a figure of grace, intelligence, and indomitable spirit. Their home at 45 South Queen Street became a beacon for equality, yet the stories of these remarkable individuals and their collaborators often remain in the shadows. Thaddeus Stevens.
In 1848, Stevens entered into a partnership with a 35-year old widow, Lydia Hamilton Smith, a light-skinned mulatto (her father was white) who would act for the next 25 years as his housekeeper ...
