"Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively, unless you can choose a challenge instead of a competence."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
The Travel Where Women Made History website, produced in concert with National Park Service Partners, including the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, highlights the places where women made history. Women have played a vital role in shaping the history and culture of the nation long before it was founded.
This site is dedicated to virtual and physical exploration of the places where women worked, lived, gathered, played, worshipped, and more. Digitally explore with tools like StoryMaps as well as articles about places associated with notable women. This site also featured Trip Ideas and Things to Do for in-person exploration. If you want to understand our nation’s history, explore the places of ordinary and extraordinary American women.
To learn more about the lives and pursuits of American women, visit the National Park Service’s Women’s History website. You’ll find stories about the struggle for women’s suffrage, the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and resources for educators.
Places of Extraordinary Women
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The Places of Zitkála-ŠáExplore places of Zitkala Sa (or Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Sioux lecturer, educator, and writer.
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The Places of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua LeeThis article celebrates the life (and places) of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a Chinese immigrant and women’s suffragist advocate.
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Places of Ida B. Wells-BarnettIda B. Wells came to fame as an anti-lynching advocate, investigative journalist, and trained sociologist. Learn about her life and work.
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Places of Dr. Alice PaulExplore places associated with one of the leaders of the women's suffrage movement, Dr. Alice Paul.
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Places of Mary Church TerrellMary Church Terrell was an advocate for African American rights and women's suffrage. Discover the places where she lived and worked.
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The Places of Nina Otero WarrenA suffragist, Otero Warren worked with diverse groups, including Hispano, Anglo, and American Indian communities to fight for suffrage.
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Places of Lucy StoneDiscover places associated with Lucy Stone, a suffragist best known for her talents as a public speaker.
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The Places of Mary Ann Shadd CaryShadd Cary was a long-time advocate for African American civil rights and women’s suffrage. Discover places of her life and work.
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Places of Susan B. AnthonyOne of the most well known suffragists, Anthony traveled across the US on speaking tours and lectures. Learn about where she traveled.
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Places of Carrie Chapman CattThis article features historic places associated with Carrie Chapman Catt, one of the leaders of the women's suffrage movement.
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Places of Katharine Lee BatesFamiliar with the song “America the Beautiful”? Learn about the author, Katharine Lee Bates, and the places associated with her life.
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Places of Hidden FiguresExplore the places associated with NASA's African American women human computers.
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Places of Women in AviationDiscover some of the places associated with women in aviation.
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Places of Abby Kelley FosterThis article explores some of the places associated with Kelley’s life, from her childhood education to her adulthood home.
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Places of Nannie Helen BurroughsBurroughs also advocated for greater civil rights for African Americans and women. Learn about some of the places associated with her life.
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Places Women’s Labor Activism in ChicagoThis article features places associated with working-class women who became labor rights activists.
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Places of Mabel Keaton StaupersMabel Keaton Staupers fought for equal opportunities for African American nurses. Learn about places associated with her life and career.
Last updated: February 22, 2024