Among the First - an Exhibition at the Wahlberg House

Women of Uusikaupunki in a Man’s World, an Exhibition at the Wahlberg House, Uusikaupunki Museum

The exhibition tells the story of women from Uusikaupunki who worked in traditionally male-dominated fields at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the First presents a total of 13 women who were trailblazers in professions officially reserved for men. Such professions included roles like organists and doctors, which had long been restricted to men. Many of these women also pursued hobbies considered unacceptable for women at the time, such as hunting or sailing.