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.
During the Revolutionary War, there were numerous women who heroically stood up for the Patriots’ cause, yet so often the stories we hear take on the aspect of myth. Betsy
Revolutionary War: The Women Who Should be Remembered Read More »
As we move into the summer months, and people begin selecting vacation spots, Niagara Falls will continue to be a popular stop. While the views are breathtaking and the hiking and outdoor activities nearby are notable, a popular subject by those who visit generally concerns the various daredevils who have somehow challenged the Falls.
At Niagara Falls? Think of this Daredevil Read More »
Isabella Coleman broke ground for women by being the first female to design floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Her design career began when she was a teenager, and
Isabella Coleman: Rose Parade Float Designer and Innovator Read More »
Environmentalist led campaign to ban the use of feathers in fashion, saving millions of birds In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of North American birds were killed
Harriet Lawrence Hemenway (1858-1960): Saving Birds One Hat at a Time Read More »
First woman field naturalist to obtain and prepare her own specimens Set a precedent for showing the animals in lifelike poses surrounded by a natural setting Was the first to
Martha Ann Maxwell (1831-1881): Naturalist and Taxidermist Read More »
Sacagawea, a Native American woman from a Hidatsa Village in North Dakota, accompanied Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in their exploration of the West. The journey was the first
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