Women's History
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Columbia, Tennessee
Built as a private residence, the Athenaeum Rectory became one of the most prestigious schools for women in the United States.Originally designed in 1835 as a home for Samuel Polk Walker, President James K. Polk's nephew, in 1837 it became the residence of the Reverend Mr. Franklin Gillette Smith....
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
No visit to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a stop at the home of America's most famous flagmaker, Betsy Ross.The Betsy Ross House was built over 250 years ago. The front portion was built around 1740, with the stair hall (or piazza) and the rear section added 10 to 20 years later....
Fort Worth, Texas
Celebrate the Cowgirl Experience – activities and exhibits that capture the extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit of the American West.Celebrate the Cowgirl Experience – activities and exhibits that capture the extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit of the American West.
The...
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Opened as a museum in 1988, this site reflects the lives of Prince Georges County residents in 1760, especially focusing on those of women.This museum located in a house built for James Wardrop in the early 1740s in the Georgian style, although an 1857 remodeling produced drastic changes. When the...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupied from 1791 to 1793 by lawyer John Todd and his wife Dolley Payne. After Todd's death, Dolly became the wife of James Madison.The tour takes approximately one hour and includes the Bishop White House. Built in 1775, it was occupied from 1791 -1793 by lawyer John Todd, and his wife Dolley...
Tuscumbia, Alabama
Helen Keller's childhood home contains artifacts from her early life, and sponsors annual performances of "The Miracle Worker."Built in 1820 only one year after Alabama became the 22nd State of the Union, Ivy Green is a simple, white clapboard home design in typical Southern architecture. The main...
Long Beach, California
The historical society's main offices provide rotating exhibits and archives to promote the heritage of Long Beach.
The Historical Society of Long Beach preserves the past for the future, connecting people to history and to the place they live. We help develop an inclusive community narrative that...
Washington, District Of Columbia
Located in the historic Carnegie Library building, the Historical Society of Washington DC serves the Washington community through its library, publications, and exhibits.With more than a century of history itself, The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. is a respected and valued city...
Savannah, Georgia
The birthplace of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low is today known as the establishment of the Girl Scouts.Scout troops from all across the nation gather to participate in programs at the home, as well as learn more about the organization's founder. The house was built in 1821 and has been...
Richmond, Virginia
This site commemorates the life of a progressive and talented black Virginian who was the first woman to found and serve as president of a bank, Maggie Lena Walker.In spite of humble beginnings in post-Civil War Richmond, Virginia, Maggie Lena Walker achieved national prominence as a businesswoman...
Rockford, Illinois
The museum depicts American life during the Victorian era through a historic village, gardens, and museum exhibits.The museum depicts American life during the Victorian era through a historic village, gardens, and museum exhibits.
Midway Village Museum, a 137-acre museum campus, is Rockford’s...
Boston, Massachusetts
Landscape gardener, suffragist, and pacifist Ruth Standish Nichols lived in this townhouse from 1885 to 1960.The museum educates visitors by providing a unique glimpse into domestic life in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries on Boston's historic Beacon Hill. The House is furnished with...
North St. Paul, Minnesota
The museum strives to Collect, preserve, display, and share the artifacts and history of the Boy and Girl Scouts of America.North Star Scouting Memorabilia, Inc was founded in 1976 as a nonprofit corporation to collect scouting equipment and artifacts. For over 30 years, North Star Scouting has...
Ponca City, Oklahoma
The museum preserves the legacy of women from all races, creeds and nationalities who have contributed to the development of Oklahoma.The museum's education center features craft demonstrations, special exhibits, an interactive timeline and the Pioneer Woman Walk of Fame. The museum is dedicated to...
Washington, District Of Columbia
Headquarters of the historic National Women's Party, the Sewall-Belmont House boasts both an extensive museum and archive on women's suffrage.The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum is the headquarters of the historic National Woman's Party and was the Washington home of its founder and Equal Rights...
South Pass City, Wyoming
What was once a gold mining boom town is now a historical site of 17 restored buildings.William Bright, a saloon keeper and mine owner, represented South Pass City during Wyoming's First Territorial Legislature. During this session, Bright penned and introduced a women's suffrage bill. The bill was...
Baltimore, Maryland
Built in 1793, the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House was the home and place of business of Mary Pickersgill, maker of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's famous poem.Mary and her daughter Caroline moved into the house in 1806, along with Mary’s mother, Rebecca Young, who began the flag-...
Rochester, New York
The house shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all.The Susan B. Anthony House keeps her vision alive and relevant by preserving and sharing Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and...
Fort Lee, Virginia
This museum, located at Fort Lee, traces the history of women in the military and military nurses from the American Revolution to the present, including the advent of the WACS in World War II.This museum, located at Fort Lee, traces the history of women in the military and military nurses from the...
Knoxville , Tennessee
Open in 1999, this Hall of Fame honors both men and women who have contributed to women's basketball.
Located in Knoxville, home of the popular Lady Vols basketball team, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors both men and women who have contributed to the sport. The exhibits feature...
Dallas, Texas
The Women's Museum challenges visitors to explore the lives of women throughout the history of America. The Time Capsule exhibit juxtaposes the costumes and tools of women from 1900 to the present.A Smithsonian affiliate, The Women's Museum™: An Institute for the Future makes visible the...
Seneca Falls, New York
Seneca Falls hosted the First Women's Rights Convention, and today you can learn about the people who organized it, the people who came, and what happened next. In 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and four other women invited the public to the First Women's Rights Convention to discuss expanding the...