Most people tend to say that history  repeats itself.  There’s validity to that statement since the U.S is currently dealing with a dire recession that is quite reminiscent for those who grew up in the the Great Depression era.  History is repeating itself some-what, but women can now be armed with a  treasure that will propel them emotionally against the [...]

Come Join the National Women’s History Project …
Next year’s theme, Our History is Our Strength: A Woman’s Perspective provides an
opportunity for small and large organizations and institutions to join with the National
Women’s History Project to make 2011 expand the tens of thousands of events that
honor, recognize, and celebrate women’s history held not only in March [...]

Hispanis Heritage Month is a time when people recognize and celebrate Hispanic Americans contributions with our   history, sciences, politics,business and even with entertainment. The date September 15 was chosen due to it being the  Independence anniversary of five Latin American countries. The holiday was expanded to an entire month thanks to Former President Ronald Reagon. This is also a great [...]

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq— Aug. 26, 1920, was a turning point in American history, as the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. Ninety years later, the Joint Base Balad Equal Opportunity Team, made up of both U.S. Army and Air Force personnel, took the opportunity to [...]

As the theme for Women History Month 2010 is “Writing Women Back Into History,” the Science Club for Girls invites you to the celebration by contributing a “Letter to My Younger Self.”
SCFG hopes to aspire young girls and give them the self-confidence through these letters. These words of encouragement have continuously been a great source [...]

I’m researching Deaf women in history for DEAF LIFE Magazine’s “Deaf People in History” series; I’d also like to do a special issue (say, next March, in conjunction with Women’s History Month) commemorating forgotten pioneers and achievers, including deaf women of color. Do you have any notable Deaf women among your ancestors? If so, I’d [...]

 History and literature come to life! Travel through the centuries to meet women who offer an authentic slice of life in various time periods: Elizabethan courtier Lady Anne Bacon, Chicago Fire survivor and philanthropist Mary Sturges, Victorian schoolmistress Mrs. Wakefield, and Arthurian storyteller Ceridwen.
Chris Brookes, veteran teacher, performer, and Humanities Council Chautauquan, breathes life into [...]

Happy Thursday, Vamps!
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme of Writing Women Back Into History, we wanted to take a moment to remember one of the greats: Marjorie Husted. Many of you probably recognize her by the fictional persona she helped create, Betty Crocker. Not only did Husted [...]

NWHP  Blog
Women’s History Month
By Dyana Z. Furmansky
Getting a Word in Rosalie Edge-Wise, in 10 seconds with  Al Gore
In November 2009 I was Number 41 at Denver’s Tattered Cover Bookstore, waiting for Vice President Al Gore to autograph my copy of his latest book about climate change. I also carried a copy of my latest book, [...]

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring a girlhood heroine each day of March on the Girl Museum blog (http://girlmuseum.blogspot.com/). Come read about the real and fictional females that have inspired our contributors and feel free to make a submission yourself!
Next month, the image squares will be sewn together into a virtual quilt [...]