Before photography, the only way to visually document items was through illustration, and women like Deborah Griscom Passmore helped the USDA by creating thousands of paintings of apples and other fru...

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Women have long played a critical role in the preservation of America’s historic sites.

In the early 20th century, women traversed the country by car and motorcycle to prove that they could be just as adventurous as men.

From the World’s Congress stage to decades of activism in Chicago and beyond, Fannie Barrier Williams showed that speaking truth and insisting on being seen could itself pave the way for change.

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Would U.S. audiences accept a woman not only as part of a speculative world, but as its primary agent of action?

The last two queens of Hawaii imagined new ways to care for people with leprosy; their efforts did not last, but their legacy remains.

While Rosie the Riveter had fewer paid employment options after being told to cede her job to returning World War II veterans, her sisters and daughters foun...

Generations of American women have shown what it means to serve their country.

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

Once a crime, the witch became a mirror for American fears and desires.

At one time, children with disabilities were prevented from attending mainstream schools. In the last hundred years, teachers and parents have worked to change how children with special needs are educ...

The Military Women's Memorial is a one-of-a kind tribute to America's Servicewomen, past and present. The Memorial features an education center, interactive exhibits, and a world-class collection of m...