Blanche Ames Ames (1878-1969) was an artist, an activist, a builder, an inventor, a birth control maverick, and a leader of the woman suffrage movement in Massachusetts. She was a society woman who was not afraid to shock polite society. Her name doesn't appear in most American history books. This, too, is part of her story.
"Borderland: The Life & Times of Blanche Ames Ames" is a 55-minute documentary that chronicles the life of a woman who was born in the 19th century, worked to change the 20th century, and whose wisdom still resonates in the 21st century.
-BCN Productions
NON-MEMBER / PUBLIC SCREENINGS:
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm) Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance for these dates. Seating is very limited, once we sell out, we sell out.
Parking. For these showings, enter Borderland at 257 Massapoag Avenue, follow the signs to park close to the Ames Mansion.
There will be light refreshments for this event. Following the documentary there will be a Q&A session.
Assisting in preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of Borderland State Park
MEMBER ONLY SCREENINGS: Thursday, May 18, 2023 and Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8pm. See below for details.
NON-MEMBER SCREENINGS: Saturday, May 20, 2023 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 8pm. See below for details.
Friends of
Borderland:
The Life & Times of Blanche Ames Ames
MEMBER ONLY SCREENINGS:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm) Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
If you are a member of the Friends of Borderland, you are invited to FREE showings of the documentary on either Thursday, May 18 or Friday, May 19th. Seating is limited, once we hit capacity on these nights any member wanting to see the documentary can purchase a ticket for the Non-Member nights, if tickets are still available (no discount). Since space is limited, reserve your seat as soon as possible.
For members to reserve their seat(s), please email Borderland.park@mass.gov. Let us know how many seats you would like (4 max per membership).
Parking. For these showings, enter Borderland at 257 Massapoag Avenue, follow the signs to park close to the Ames Mansion.
There will be light refreshments for this event. Following the documentary there will be a Q&A session.