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Town Remembers Mary Hawley On Her Birthday

By Alissa Silber

Published: Aug 30, 2017 12:00 am

In celebration of what would have been Mary Hawley's 160th birthday, the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers hosted an open house in the Mary Hawley Memorial Room of Edmond Town Hall on Tuesday, August 22.

Guests were encouraged to learn more about Newtown's generous benefactress, sign the guest book, and enjoy a spread of cookies and refreshments. In addition to having Miss Hawley's favorite flowers - red gladioli - on display, there were also copies of historical documents, like her will, for the public to read.

To learn more about the life of Mary Hawley, visit

edmondtownhall.org/history.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers Jennifer Chaudhary and her children Maya and Evan Chaudhary stood beside the portrait of Mary Hawley that is on display at the Edmond Town Hall on August 22. (Bee Photo, Silber)

The Mary Hawley Memorial Room is located on the main floor of the Edmond Town Hall. On August 22, the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers hosted an open house In celebration of Mary Hawley's birthday. (Bee Photo, Silber)

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