On a cold December day in 1863, in the bustling boomtown of Virginia City, Nevada Territory, a dramatic and ultimately […]
Tag: Women’s History
Mary Ann Bickerdyke: Civil War Nurse and Unsung Heroine
In the annals of American history, few figures shine as brightly and defiantly as Mary Ann Bickerdyke, a formidable nurse […]
Lucretia “Aunt Lou” Marchbanks: A Black Hills Legend
In the annals of the American West, few figures embody resilience and pioneering spirit quite like Lucretia “Aunt Lou” Marchbanks. […]
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon, Feminist, and Medal of Honor Recipient
In the annals of American history, few figures shine as brightly and controversially as Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. A true […]