The Living Legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton

On Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at 2:00 pm, Janet Lemond will deliver a presentation on this local legend.The presentation will be held at East Haddam Historical Society, 264 Town St, East Haddam, CT 06423.

Join us for a fascinating presentation about Hadlyme resident Dr. Alice Hamilton, whose scientific breakthroughs improved safety for factory workers in the early 20 century, leading to the development of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Her legacy lives on in the stories of the men and women who worked in toxic and hazardous factories and faced a myriad of serious health conditions as a result of their environment. Janet Lemond, formerly of OSHA and the EPA, will share the positive impact of Dr. Hamilton's work that lives on to this day.