Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
n 1908, women participated in a political convention for the first time. The convention itself was for the Democratic Party, and it was to be held in Denver, Colorado, in […]
First for Women: Participation in a National Political Convention Read More »
Before she became a global superstar, Annie Oakley was simply Phoebe Ann Mosey, a young girl relying on her remarkable ability with firearms to support her family by hunting. That
Annie Oakley: Sharpshooter & Remarkable Woman Read More »
Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980) was a talented and dedicated man who overcame obstacles that would have daunted almost anyone else. He dreamed of designing buildings and went on to become
Paul Revere Williams, Prominent Black L.A. Architect Read More »
“The road to success is always under construction,” says Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President, CEO and now Chair of the Board of McKissack & McKissack, a New York construction company involved
Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned Construction Co: McKissack & McKissack Read More »
For decades, Horn & Hardart’s Automats served as a singular social crossroads within the urban fabric of New York and Philadelphia. It was a regional restaurant business beloved by the
The Automat: Restaurant Built With Nickels Read More »
• Performed with many circuses as a tiger trainer and had the center ring with Ringling Brothers in the early 1920s • Worked with the big cats for 57 years
First Woman Tiger Trainer: Mabel Stark (1888-1968) Read More »
