This section began as a celebration of March and Women’s History Month; it continues as a regular feature because there are so many unrecognized women who have made major contributions to history.
Early Years Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly* (1818-1907) was born into slavery in North Carolina. Her mother was a seamstress. Elizabeth was originally told that her father was George Hobbs, a slave […]
Elizabeth Keckly, Slave Turned Entrepreneur, Confidante to Mary Lincoln Read More »
Alice Stebbins Wells (1873-1957) was among the first women in the United States to work in law enforcement. Alice Wells spent her early career working as a pastor. During that
Alice S. Wells: Among First Policewomen Read More »
Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Mosey. She grew up to be an international celebrity for her marksmanship. As a child, she needed to help hunt for the family and
Annie Oakley: Sharpshooter & Remarkable Woman Read More »
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was a pioneer who created a place for herself in the world of architecture and design. She was hired by the Fred Harvey Company–the hospitality firm
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter: Architect in the Southwest Read More »
American quilts are appreciated for their warmth and beauty but also tell important stories. “History chronicles the large and glorious deeds of the standard bearers…and tells nothing at all of
American Quilts: Documents of Politics and History Read More »
The Harvey Girls were an important part of opening the American West in the late nineteenth century. Fred Harvey, a British entrepreneur, started a chain of restaurants along the railroad,
