In this gripping episode of Time Tellers, we journey back to the bustling streets of early 20th-century New York City, where the promise of the American Dream met the harsh realities of immigrant life. At the heart of this narrative stands the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, a symbol of ambition and exploitation, teetering on the brink of disaster.

On a fateful March afternoon in 1911, a spark ignited a tragedy that would forever alter the landscape of American labor laws. As flames engulfed the factory, workers faced a desperate struggle for survival amidst locked doors and inadequate escape routes. Hear the echoes of their stories, the cries for help, and the heroic efforts of those who tried to save them.

Witness the aftermath of the fire, as a city mourns and rallies for justice. Meet the reformers who emerged from the ashes, determined to honor the lives lost with lasting change. This is not just a tale of devastation, but a testament to human resilience and the enduring fight for workers' rights.

Join us as we unravel the events leading up to the fire, the courageous acts in its midst, and the profound impact it had on a nation. Discover how a single, tragic day sparked a movement that reshaped the very fabric of American society.

Step into the summer of 1848 with Timetellers, as we journey to a small town in upstate New York, where a gathering of bold women and supportive men changed the course of American history. This episode brings to life the story of the Seneca Falls Convention, a defining moment in the fight for women's rights, where the first public call for equality, suffrage, and justice for women resonated through the halls of the Wesleyan Chapel.

Discover the social upheavals of mid-19th century America, from abolitionism to the temperance and early labor movements, and the pivotal events that led to the convention. Meet the remarkable figures like Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, whose resolve for change was ignited by their exclusion from the World Anti-Slavery Convention of 1840, and their determination to bring women's voices to the forefront of reform.

As we explore the bold demands of the Declaration of Sentiments, modeled after the Declaration of Independence, experience the passionate debates and the fierce advocacy for women's suffrage, including the powerful support from abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Though the convention did not bring immediate change, it sparked a nationwide conversation and inspired future conventions, laying the groundwork for the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Join us as we reflect on the enduring legacy of the Seneca Falls Convention, a testament to the power of collective action and the ongoing struggle for equality that continues to shape our world today. Celebrate the courage of those who dared to challenge the status quo, and the ripple effects of their actions that still echo in our fight for justice and equality for all.