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HISTORY LECTURE: "Mothers of Invention Presentation" @ Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

  • Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Avenue North Moorhead, MN, 56560 United States (map)

EVENT LINK: https://galsguide.org/2026/02/02/mothers-of-invention-at-hcscc/

FEE: Free

Mothers of Invention Presentation

Presented by Leah Leach, founder of Gal’s Guide
Saturday, March 7, 2026
12pm – 1pm

What do the windshield wiper, the home security system, coffee filters, and WiFi have in common? They were all invented by women. Learn about these mothers of invention during women’s history month.

Hjemkomst Center
202 1st Ave N
Moorhead, MN 56560

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Monday - 9 am - 3 pm
Tuesday - 9 am - 5 pm
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