Riordan Mansion Lunchtime Lecture: The First Lady of Milton: Celine Riordan

Before Timothy and Michael Riordan made Flagstaff their home and moved into their beloved 1904 mansion, their older brother Denis Matthew Riordan and his wife, Celiné Beer Riordan, established the family’s legacy in town. Celiné led a complex life as a key social contributor to the town. Celiné’s story reflects the avenues that she and women like her took in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to establish and challenge ideas of community identity. Come learn about Celiné and Matt’s lives in town, her community contributions, Progressive-era reforms, and more.