Abigail Adams, the second First Lady, was a strong woman who influenced and helped shape America through her husband and her son.
Category: History
Charlotte Cushman, Strong Enough to Play the Breeches Parts
Charlotte Cushman was a force of nature on stage and off. She gained fame and fortune and earned acclaim in both America and Europe.
Memorial Day, It’s a Privilege to Remember
Over the years, I’ve written many blog posts about Memorial Day and about American and others who served their country in conflicts throughout history.
The Hidden History of Afong Moy & American Prejudice
At 18-year-old Afong Moy was the first recorded Chinese woman who entered the US Sadly, her sparse history says more about early America’s citizens than Moy.
Spy, Loyalist, and Diplomat
She was an influential Mohawk woman during the Revolutionary War. A spy, loyalist and diplomat, and a Clan Mother, Molly Brant straddled two worlds.