“Her poems provide a window into Black girls’ culture, slavery, and the emergence of abolitionism before and during the American Revolution. Her statue sits in Boston, Massachusetts, as a memorial to her achievements, which have been debated from her youth until today.” Phillis Wheatley was not her name – in fact, we do not know […] The post Phillis Wheatley, First Black Poet appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

Judith Sargent Stevens Murray is prominently remembered for her essays and journalistic comments on women’s rights. Her works advocated for women’s equality, access to education and right to control their earnings with her most significant essay, “On the Equality of the Sexes,” being published in 1790, before Mary Wollstonecraft’s, ‘Vindication of the Rights of Women’ […] The post Judith Sargent Murray, Freedom Writer appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

Agent 355 was a special code name during the American Revolution for an unknown female spy. Although there are well-known spies, Agent 355 was part of the Culper Ring spy network, a Long Island intelligence network. The Culper Spy Network was formed in 1778 with the help of Major Benjamin Tallmadge, the director of Washington’s […] The post Agent 355, Unknown Heroine appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

Sally St. Clair (or St. Clare) was an American woman who disguised herself as a man and joined the Continental Army, as a South Carolina Regiment member. She marched and fought alongside men, and most likely also learnt to use a variety of different weapons such as muskets, pistols and cannons to name a few. […] The post Sally St Clair, Disguised Heroine appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

Elizabeth Freeman, better known as ‘Mumbett’ or ‘Bett’ was born a slave and remained as one for nearly thirty years before she successfully sued for her freedom. The 1781, Brom & Bett v. J. Ashley Esq., legal case was a defining moment in history that set a precedent for many enslaved African Americans who wished […] The post Elizabeth Freeman, Freedom for All appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

The American Revolution occurred between the mid-1760s and 1791, meaning that for years people living within the colonies had trouble understanding what direction their government was headed and were often left confused and disoriented by the constant threat of combat. This feeling was not unique to the settlers living within cities, however, and was similarly […] The post Sally New River, Catawba Heroine appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

The lives of enslaved people, especially women, in United States history have often been intentionally erased by their enslavers to suppress their culture and their individual identities; stories that remain of the lives of enslaved people are limited and far between. Mammy Kate’s story, however, is one of the few that remains of these women […] The post Mammy Kate, Enslaved Heroine appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

For decades, magazines and newspapers have promoted some incredible changes across the world. Just like today, a few words on a small page can promote a big impact, even in a time such as the American Revolution. The evolution of the life of Mary Catherine Goddard is evidence of that, as she assisted in the […] The post Mary Catherine Goddard, Revolutionary Newswoman appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

Women and girls have been invaluable during times of war or conflict for all of history, with their roles as nurses, cooks, or caring figures during times of distress often overlooked or discounted. While every position that women could occupy in the military is of utmost importance, soldiers often receive all of the glory following […] The post Anna Marie Lane, First Female Soldier appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more

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