Frances Perkins Center

The Frances Perkins Center is an organization dedicated to honoring Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It promotes her legacy of social justice, workers' rights, and economic reform. The center works to educate the public about her contributions to labor policies, including social security and minimum wage laws, and supports modern initiatives that continue her mission. Located in Newcastle, Maine, the center also houses a museum and archives that preserve her history and influence on American society.