111 Places in Women's History in Washington DC That You Must Not Miss

Women's history is everywhere in Washington, if curious locals and

adventurous tourists know where to look. As the District of Columbia

evolved into one of the world’s top tourist destinations, women emerged

as pioneers and a town created to house the federal government matured

into a gilded city affluent in feminist culture. Historic houses,

hidden alleyways, and neighbourhood parks stand as memorials to

America’s founding mothers who built the nation’s capital. This book

records the legacies of these women and encourages readers to explore

their names on headstones, street signs, and buildings, while also

discovering where hidden history is unmarked. Rising from a strong

foundation, modern DC women have continued to nurture the legacy of

their foremothers as chefs, artists, athletes, philanthropists,

politicians, and entrepreneurs. Most notable are the stories of

collaboration in which these women flout the myth that nothing gets

accomplished in Washington.

Feminism in the city is fuelled by the

creativity, leadership, and fortitude of local women, each with a

personal experience that is uniquely special. While no story is the

same, the themes of preservation and progress are weaved throughout this

book as a reminder; her story is history and it is still being written.

• Publisher: Emons Verlag GmbH
• ISBN: 9783740812171
• Number of pages: 240
• Weight: 470g
• Dimensions: 205 x 135 mm