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The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites advocates for historic sites that center the preservation and interpretation of the important role of women and gender non-conforming individuals as core to the American story.

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Frances Perkins National Monument Presentation

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https://youtu.be/ZF2PABT3adA Sarah Peskin, a Board member of the Frances Perkins Center, graciously spoke to the Research and Interpretation Committee of the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites in May 2025.…

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National Votes for Women Trail Celebrates Two Main Reasons for Their Success!

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Marsha Weinstein and Coline Jenkins NVWT Trailblazer Award Winners The National Votes for Women Trail (nvwt.org), a project of The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites celebrated Women’s History Month…

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The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites (NCWHS) supports and promotes the preservation and interpretation of sites and locales that bear witness to women's participation in American life. The Collaborative makes women's contributions to history visible so that all women's experiences and potential are fully valued. Be a part of our mission -- Join the NCWHS today!
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Have you read this month's newsletter? 📨 We highlighted Juneteenth, women's historical markers, and updates on what's happening with the National Park Service. Read more here:
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Juneteenth | June 19, 2025
Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation all enslaved people were made aware of their liberation. As much as Juneteenth celebrates freedom, it’s also an avenue for people to celebrate African-American culture and traditions and an opportunity to reflect on how we, as a society, can...
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Local Nebraska news highlights women’s suffrage movement in Hebron! We lift up the suffragists E.M. & Lucy Correll and Barbara J. Thompson for their contributions to the fight for women's rights, and recognized in the accompanying National Votes for Women Trail marker. Read more in the local news coverage here: https://www.1011now.com/2025/05/19/legacy-courage-park-recognizes-womens-suffrage-movement-hebron/
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National Collaborative for Women's History Sites4 weeks ago
A new video is live! The National Collaborative for Women's History Sites was lucky enough to host Sarah Peskin from the Frances Perkins National Monument for a talk with the Research and Interpretation Committee. This summer marks the first since its national designation. Watch the presentation playback to learn more about how the space was saved and restored, and add it as a stop on your next trip to Maine!
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Frances Perkins National Monument Presentation | May 19, 2025
The Frances Perkins Center is a non-profit organization and official philanthropic partner of the Frances Perkins National Monument. They are a nationally re...
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National Collaborative for Women's History Sites4 weeks ago
Mayor Greenberg unveils first Louisville historical marker in new program, honoring women’s rights activist Dixie Demuth. The marker is a part of the Metro Historical Marker Program, an initiative established by the Metro Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission to commemorate significant people, places, and events that have shaped Louisville’s history.

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National Collaborative for Women's History Sites1 month ago
Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation all enslaved people were made aware of their liberation. As much as Juneteenth celebrates freedom, it’s also an avenue for people to celebrate African-American culture and traditions and an opportunity to reflect on how we, as a society, can move forward.
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Historical marker dedicated in honor of Ochlocknee folk artist Laura Pope Forester and Pope’s Museum (Georgia). The museum is considered one of the ‘oldest documented art environments in Georgia and the Southeast, and among the oldest remaining sites of its kind in the country.’

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Historical marker dedicated in honor of Ochlocknee folk artist Laura Pope Forester and Pope’s Museum
The dedication took place Saturday at Pope’s Museum, in partnership with the City of Cairo, Grady County Board of Commissioners and Georgia Humanities, the society wrote in a press release Tuesday.
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