Painting of Patience Wright by Robert Edge Pine, via WikiCommons. Unfortunately, reflection on famous female artists pre-1960 yields quite limited results. For many centuries, art was considered to be a “man’s profession,” and while there were women...
Painted portrait of middle-aged Lydia Darragh in a bonnet, artist unknown, via WikiCommons When people imagine spies today, they typically envision sauve agents, decked out in the most innovative gadgets their time could offer or dressed up in an outfit that perfectly...
A modern bridge in Pepperell Massachusetts, approximately where the minutewoman ambushed the British, via WikiCommons. The word “prudent” means to be cautious and careful, and in turn the name “Prudence” intends to invoke the same...
Portrait of Deborah Sampson done in 1797 by Herman Mann, via Wikipedia. How many female soldiers do you know? Chances are, even if you have never met one personally, you have probably seen some women in the military within your lifetime. While it is normal for women...
Plaque in Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park remembering Margaret’s bravery and fighting spirit. “Molly Pitcher” is a legend heard by many Americans growing up, and often used as a blanket term to describe the elusive women who fought in battle during...
