Tag Archives: Women History Month
Women’s History Month: The Story of Anna Maria Lane
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Paige Backus. Women’s History Month is dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women and encouraging the women of today to be the same. Throughout American history, there are multitudes of women who certainly were put into … Continue reading
Women in War
As February turns to March, our friends at American Battlefield Trust (ABT), in honor of Women’s History Month, are starting a series on “Women in War.” The objective of the initiative is to highlight the important role women have played … Continue reading
Women Speaking Softly: Female Voices of the Boston Massacre
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Katie Turner Getty “Fire! Fire! You dare not fire!” “Cowardly rascals!” “Lobsters!” Shouts pierced the icy stillness of the night as a raucous crowd gathered in Boston’s King Street on the night of March … Continue reading
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Tagged 29th Regiment of Foot, Boston, Boston Gazette, Boston Massacre, Captain Preston, Custom House, Elizabeth Avery, Freedom Trail, Jane Whitehouse, John Adams, Katie Turner Getty, King Street, Long Wharf, Paul Revere, Women History Month, Women in the Revolution
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“Remember the Ladies”
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the many contributions women have contributed in our country. At George Washington Birthplace National Monument, our social media policy for the month has been to highlight important women to … Continue reading
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