History Women’s Work: Female Science Pioneers in 19th Century Philadelphia Kimberly Haas introduces us to women who broke gender barriers in the fields of science
History A Mother’s Day Tribute to Philadelphia’s Female Pioneers in Law Amy Cohen introduces us to trailblazing lawyers who broke gender barriers while navigating motherhood
Preservation Keeping House: Philly’s Historic Preservation Legacy Belongs to Women The historic preservation movement in Philadelphia was originally a women’s movement with female-led organizations working to save the city’s colonial history. Mickey Herr introduces us to the Dames that made it happen
History The Forgotten Fame of Anna Dickinson For Women’s History Month Amy Cohen introduces us to one of the most famous women in American history that you’ve likely never heard of before
City Life Old “Ladies’ Entrance” Signs Blur the Lines Between Gender Bias and Bar Ephemera Kiki Volkert goes bar hopping across the city to find old signs that signal a history of sexism and the progress made towards women’s rights
History Taking it to the Streets: Open-Air Meetings of the 1911 Suffrage Movement in Philadelphia Chris Mengel uncovers pivotal outdoor protest locations of Philly’s suffrage movement in the 1900s
History Bryn Mawr College Marks Centennial of its Summer School for Working Women Kimberly Haas dives deep into the history of the Summer School for Women Workers in Industry
Preservation Historic Jewish Women’s Shelter Transformed Into Lux Apartments Stacia Friedman takes us to 5th and Spruce where a former women’s shelter has been renovated for residential use
