Somerville Celebrating Women’s History Month with Evening of Storytelling

This Women’s History Month, Somerville residents are invited to a storytelling evening on March 31st celebrating women’s stories at “Her Stories, Our Somerville.” Hosted by the Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) and the City’s Department of Racial and Social Justice, the event will elevate women’s voices and experiences through short, spoken word narratives.  

"Storytelling is a powerful tool for connection that goes beyond a transfer of information. It gives storytellers a chance to honor their own experiences, strengths, challenges, and triumphs; it creates a chance for listeners to see their own experiences reflected in others, and opens the door to empathy and understanding,” shared Alex Barbat, SCW Co-Chair. “The Somerville Commission for Women is thrilled to be able to create a space to share women's stories in our community." 

Share Your Story 

Women-identifying community members interested in sharing their story can register to do so via the event RSVP form. No prior storytelling experience is required to participate.  

The themes for Her Stories, Our Somerville include: 

• A moment that changed me 

• Finding my voice 

• A woman who has shaped my life 

Stories must be submitted in advance. If you are selected to speak at the event, the Commission for Women will contact you within one week of the event to coordinate storytelling logistics. 

Event Details 

• Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m. 

• Location: CultureHouse HQ (16 Union Sq.)  

• RSVP: Due to a maximum capacity of 50 persons, RSVPs are strongly encouraged. 

   

For more information about the event, please contact the Somerville Commission for Women at somervillecommissionforwomen@gmail.com. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.  

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.