Women's History
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- Clara Barton National Historic Site Explores the life and achievements of the founder of the Red Cross, Carla Barton.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Learn about this historic society and visit their museum with online exhibits and virtual tours, library, Constitution Hall, and more.
- Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Discover who Jane Addams was and what Hull-House is known for.
- National Museum of Women in the Arts Profiles women artists and displays art by women. Located in Washington D.C.
- National Women’s History Museum Contains biographies of influential women in American history and resources about women history.
- Women's Rights National Historic Park Describes the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848 and where the Declaration of Sentiments was signed, from the National Park Service.
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Historic Events
- American Aviatrixes: Women with Wings The Digital Public Library of America presents this online exhibit about women in aviation including Harriet Quimby, Blanche Stuart Scott, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, and more.
- American Women Through Time Traces the roles women have played throughout the history of the United States.
- Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument The home of Alice Paul served as the headquarters for the National Women's Party in 1916. The party played a key role in the passing of a number of women's rights legislation including the Nineteenth Amendment.
- Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project Compiles a collection of primary sources relating to women's contributions to the military from World War ! to the present.
- Creating a Female Political Culture The National Women's History Museum presents this online exhibit about the suffrage movement and women getting involved in politics.
- Crusading for the Vote The National Women's History Museum has compiled a collection of primary sources relating to the fight for the right for women to vote.
- Discovering American Women's History Online Provides access to over 600 collections of primary sources about the history of women in the United States.
- Gateway Arch National Park Presents information about Thomas Jefferson's role in westward expansion, St. Louis in 1804, the Dred Scot case, and the Virginia Minor case.
- National American Women Suffrage Association Collection, 1848-1921 Presents a timeline of events of the campaign for women's right to vote.
- New York Historical Society's Center for Women's History Explores the role women played throughout American history.
- Not for Ourselves Along: A Film by Ken Burns and Paul Barnes The companion website to the PBS documentary about Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and the Women's Suffrage Movement. Includes essays, biographies, primary sources, clips, teacher's guide, and more.
- Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote The Library of Congres tells the story of the "largest reform movement in United States history" - the Women Suffrage Movement.
- She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage This companion site to the American Experience episode from PBS takes an interactive look at the last decade of the women's suffrage movement.
- The Trial of Susan B. Anthony A comprehensive look at the 1873 trial of Susan B. Anthony for casting a vote illegally.
- Women's Suffrage From Spartacus Educational, this site includes biographies of men and women who played roles in the suffrage movement, and articles about organizations, campaigns, and more.
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- Because of Her Story The Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative created this site to "create, disseminate and amplify the historical record of the accomplishments of American women."
- Bessie Coleman, Barnstorming Pioneer In this video, The History Guy profiles the life of Bessie Coleman who overcame many obstacles as an African American and Native American woman to become an aviator.
- Betty Friedan Tribute From Bradley University, this site explores the life of Betty Friedan and her contributions to the Women's Rights Movement.
- 18 C American Women Barbara Wells Sarudy profiles women who played a role in American history during the 1700s.
- Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Tells the story of Harriet Tubman and her activities with the Underground Railroad and civil rights for African Americans and women.
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park Created in 2014, this Maryland plantation, where she was born, tells the story of Harriet Tubman and her role in the Underground Railroad.
- Helen Keller Birthplace "Ivy Green" Profiles the life of Helen Keller at her home and the pump where she first tapped out W-A-T-E-R to her teacher, Anne Sullivan.
- Helen Keller International Helen Keller and George Kessler founded this organization to prevent blindness and reduce malnutrition; a biography of Keller is included.
- Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Profiles the civil rights advocate who was the first African American woman to found a bank and her Virginia home.
- Makers Collects video profiles of over 300 women who have made an impact on our history.
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Chronicles the history of the National Council of Negro Women and its founder Mary McLeod Bethune.
- National Susan B. Anthony Museum and Home Profiles the life and the Rochester, New York, home of Susan B. Anthony.
- The Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership Contains a history of the Women's Suffrage Movement and resources on Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
- Tuskegee Army Nurses Tells the story of the Tuskegee Army Nurses who served during World War II.
- Unlady Like 2020 Profiles little-known women who did extraordinary things including the first woman to swim the English Channel and the first woman to serve in the United States Congress.
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