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Date(s) - 02/20/2026
4:00 pm
Location
La Pintoresca Branch - Pasadena Library.
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Bridget “Biddy” Mason (Photo – UCLA Digital Archives)
Often the best way to see the world inside someone else’s point of view is to hear from them directly. Not always easy with the long-gone, but a one-woman show at La Pintoresca Library on February 20th at 4:00 pm will bring one distinct voice back to life.
Lorinda Hawkins Smith’s theatrical presentation brings to life the extraordinary story of Bridget “Biddy” Mason, a formerly enslaved woman who became a nurse, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a foundational figure in Los Angeles history.
Mason (1818–1891) won her freedom in a landmark California court case and became one of the first Black women to own property in Los Angeles, using her wealth to support her community. Join in a celebration of resilience, community, and empowerment. For ages 5+.
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