Agent 355, Unknown Heroine
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by Ashley Remer
11h ago
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
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Sally St Clair, Disguised Heroine
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by Ashley Remer
11h ago
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
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Elizabeth Freeman, Freedom for All
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by Ashley Remer
3d ago
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
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Sally New River, Catawba Heroine
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by Ashley Remer
3d ago
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
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Mammy Kate, Enslaved Heroine
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by Ashley Remer
5d ago
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
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Betty Zane, Frontier Heroine
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by Ashley Remer
6d ago
Imagine running through an open fire of gunshots, clutching onto the supply of gunpowder in your hands for your dear life. Your clothes are pierced, but you are miraculously unharmed as no bullet has struck you – that is the story of Betty Zane, the 15-year-old American Frontier Heroine whose precious load of gunpowder had […] The post Betty Zane, Frontier Heroine appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more
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Mary Catherine Goddard, Revolutionary Newswoman
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by Ashley Remer
6d ago
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
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Anna Marie Lane, First Female Soldier
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by Ashley Remer
1w ago
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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Sarah Fulton, Mother of the Boston Tea Party
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by Ashley Remer
1w ago
Women’s stories, like that of Sarah Fulton, are not always known as well as the men’s stories in the American Revolution. However, women like Sarah Fulton served their country and were successful in their attempts in the fight against the British. Sarah Bradlee Fulton was thirty-five years old when the American Revolution broke out in […] The post Sarah Fulton, Mother of the Boston Tea Party appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more
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Why We Need Girls’ Studies: Shauna Pomerantz
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by Ashley Remer
1w ago
Welcome to the third instalment of Girl Museum’s interview series, Why We Need Girls’ Studies, for 2024. We have many exciting interviews this year with important scholars in the field to get insights about what we are all doing in this space to further our understanding of girlhood and girls’ experiences. This month’s interview is […] The post Why We Need Girls’ Studies: Shauna Pomerantz appeared first on Girl Museum ..read more
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