Rose Knox: Author Appearance; Rachel Greenfield

A conversation in the parlor at Oak Hill Cottage with Rachel Greenfield, author of a new book from Cornell University Press about 20th Century businesswoman Rose Knox. Rose Markward grew up in Mansfield in a wealthy family that fell victim to the Panic of 1873, an experience that shaped her later life when she became the widow of Charles Knox and the celebrated CEO of the company he had founded. It’s the story of “How One Woman Mixed Kitchen and Boardroom to Remold an American Business”. Celebrating America 250 October food theme; Knox Gelatine, Halloween themed refreshments will be served! Free, but registration required: 419-524-1619 or admin@oakhillcottage.org