Join an afternoon of talks and crafts as we discuss the unique role women played in Scotland's peace movement.
The impact of the Cold War still lingers in Scottish politics, culture and the collective memory. Through an afternoon of talks and crafts, learn about the anti-nuclear protest movement from the 1970s to 1990s and discover the Scottish women who devoted their lives and careers to highlighting the impact of war on contemporary society.
Joining us on the day will be speakers from National Museums Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and Glasgow Women's Library. Together they will discuss the significance of Scotland's peace camps and vibrant anti-nuclear protests, which attracted women from all over the world.
Our speakers will also explore how activism and protest material from this period has been collected, documented and preserved for future generations, and consider how it has influenced contemporary political and environmental movements internationally.
Price: £5 (£3 concession).
On the day
1pm: Drop in to the Museum's Event Space to view peace banners and create your own origami peace crane and feminist pin badge. This craft session will be led by The Gareloch Horticulturalists (Horties).
2pm: Take your seat in the Auditorium for our panel discussion, hosted by award-winning broadcaster and author Gemma Cairney.
3:10pm: Staying in the Auditorium, composer Penny Stone leads us in song, sharing the history and meaning behind some old and new peace and protest songs. Join in or sit back and enjoy.
3:30pm: Opportunity for a self-led visit to the Cold War Scotland exhibition.
Our panellists
Dr Sarah Harper is the Cold War Research Fellow at National Museums Scotland. Sarah's research on Scottish anti-nuclear protest material is featured in our Cold War Scotland exhibition and publication.
Hannah Grout is Assistant Curator on the Scottish Women Waging Peace Project at the National Library of Scotland. The project aims to catalogue and promote archival material to illuminate the under-explored histories of women’s engagement in politics and activism.
Beth Junor is a writer, gallerist and peace activist. She was involved with Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp in the 1980s and 1990s. During this time, she carried out numerous non-violent direct actions in support of nuclear disarmament.
Caroline Westgate is a member of The Gareloch Horticulturalists (Horties), a women's non-violent direct action peace group. The group's 40th anniversary of campaigning and acting for the abolition of nuclear weapons in the UK using a range of creative methods was recently celebrated at Glasgow Women's Library.
In partnership with Glasgow Women's Library and the National Museum of Scotland.
Part of International Women's Day.
Image from: National Museums Scotland
