After celebrating over a decade of empowering women and girls, The Women's Museum is launching an important process of reviewing our long-term goals in order to continue to provide the maximum impact to the community and nation as a re-constituted women's organization. As part of this process, we are closing our current facility in Fair Park on October 31, 2011.
The Women's Museum board of directors and staff would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to everyone who has supported the Museum through the years. Through donations, volunteerism, activism, visiting the Museum, and the many other important ways, we have been able to tell the stories of American women's history. We understand how difficult it is to learn that a facility you have supported will close. We appreciate the letters and emails our supporters have sent the past couple weeks. We invite you to share your stories of your trips to The Women's Museum with us by emailing them to info@thewomensmuseum.org.
We have been honored to be a part of the Fair Park community and will be providing FREE ADMISSION to all from October 25 – 30. We hope to see you to celebrate the past decade of showcasing the accomplishments of women in American history with us. After the reviewing process is over, we will be excited to share the new vision of the organization with our supporters.
Sincerely,
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Announcement from The Women's Museum
The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future announces today it is beginning a new phase in its mission to promote women and girls, focusing on the Institute for the Future division of the organization. The Museum will begin a process called Imagine the Possibilities, seeking community input to guide its future plans. The goal is to continue providing insightful and needed experiences for women and girls that complement, not duplicate, activities of other women’s organizations. Part of this new phase will be closing the existing facility after October 31, 2011. Following the re-creation process, the organization will announce Phase Two of its organization.
Through the past decade, The Women’s Museum has been honored to provide impactful, educational programs for women and girls within the DFW Metroplex, and throughout the nation. With the support of the City of Dallas and located in the City’s beautiful art deco facility in Fair Park, the Museum has provided Dallas citizen’s access to the history of women in America in an interactive and engaging format.
“The Women’s Museum could not have honored and recognized the accomplishments of women without assistance from its supporters,” said Liz Minyard, president of the board of directors at The Women’s Museum. “We are particularly thankful for the large Dallas corporate sponsors and so many foundations and individuals – including the numerous founding donors. We are now eager to explore the possibilities of the refocused organization. After extensive community input, we look forward to continuing to have a direct impact in the lives of women and girls in the future.”
More than a dozen years ago, a group of Texas women dedicated themselves to helping women reach their full potential. They set out open a space to would honor the accomplishments of women throughout our nation, and inspire future women and girls as well. In 2000, their dream became a reality with the founding of The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future, the nation’s first national women history museum and affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
Over 1.5 million people have visited the Museum since the opening the doors in Fair Park, September 29, 2000. Programs, including Texas Girls’ State Fair and Summer Enrichment Camps, have provided the needed inspiration for girls in the Dallas area; and, exhibits, including First Ladies and Annie Leibovitz:Women, bought national-acclaimed exhibits to North Texas audiences.
In honor of our supporters, The Women’s Museum is offering FREE admission October 25 – 30, during normal operating hours.
The Women’s Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation’s only comprehensive women’s history museum that chronicles the lives of American women through interactive exhibits. The Women's Museum is supported, in part, by the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. (closed Mondays). For more information, please visit www.thewomensmuseum.org.
Through the past decade, The Women’s Museum has been honored to provide impactful, educational programs for women and girls within the DFW Metroplex, and throughout the nation. With the support of the City of Dallas and located in the City’s beautiful art deco facility in Fair Park, the Museum has provided Dallas citizen’s access to the history of women in America in an interactive and engaging format.
“The Women’s Museum could not have honored and recognized the accomplishments of women without assistance from its supporters,” said Liz Minyard, president of the board of directors at The Women’s Museum. “We are particularly thankful for the large Dallas corporate sponsors and so many foundations and individuals – including the numerous founding donors. We are now eager to explore the possibilities of the refocused organization. After extensive community input, we look forward to continuing to have a direct impact in the lives of women and girls in the future.”
More than a dozen years ago, a group of Texas women dedicated themselves to helping women reach their full potential. They set out open a space to would honor the accomplishments of women throughout our nation, and inspire future women and girls as well. In 2000, their dream became a reality with the founding of The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future, the nation’s first national women history museum and affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
Over 1.5 million people have visited the Museum since the opening the doors in Fair Park, September 29, 2000. Programs, including Texas Girls’ State Fair and Summer Enrichment Camps, have provided the needed inspiration for girls in the Dallas area; and, exhibits, including First Ladies and Annie Leibovitz:Women, bought national-acclaimed exhibits to North Texas audiences.
In honor of our supporters, The Women’s Museum is offering FREE admission October 25 – 30, during normal operating hours.
The Women’s Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation’s only comprehensive women’s history museum that chronicles the lives of American women through interactive exhibits. The Women's Museum is supported, in part, by the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. (closed Mondays). For more information, please visit www.thewomensmuseum.org.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Women and Men of the Suffrage Movement in the United States, O-Z
This post is the second of two posts dedicated to learning about the women and men behind the suffrage movement in the United States. Some are names you have heard before, but some might be new to you. Hope you enjoy reading about these players and are inspired by their stories.
Nina Otero-Warren (1881-1965) Her fluency in Spanish and English persuaded women in New Mexico to become suffrage activists through the militant Congressional Union, of which she was the advisory council’s vice president.
Alice Paul (1885-1977) Chief strategist of the militant wing, Paul founded the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman’s Party. Organizer of the White House pickets in 1917, she was jailed three times and force-fed. Paul authored the Equal Rights Amendment.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) Brilliant women’s rights leader and forceful writer, Stanton authored the 1848 “Declaration of Sentiments” declaring “all men and women are created equal.” She and Anthony were political partners for 50 years.
Lucy Stone (1818-1893) An eloquent speaker, founder of the American woman Suffrage Association and leading spirit in New England, Stone published and edited the influential weekly, The Woman’s Journal, for 21 years.
Jeannette Rankin (1880 – 1973) Visiting Montana, Rankin became the first woman to speak before the Montana legislature, she also organized and spoke for the Equal Franchise Society. She went to work for the New York Woman Suffrage Party and in 1912 she became the field secretary of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Rankin returned to Montana to help organize the successful Montana suffrage campaign in 1914. Rankin was the first woman to be elected to the United States Congress in 1916.
Sojourner Truth (c.1797-1883) born into slavery, Isabella Van Wagener changed her name in 1843 and began preaching against slavery and for women’s rights. She is best remembered for her dramatic “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech at the 1851 Woman’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) Wells-Barnett founded the first suffrage club of African-American women, the Alpha Suffrage Club of Chicago. She marched in the 1913 Washington, D.C. parade and led a contingent of Black suffragists in the famous 1916 Chicago parade.
Emma Hart Willard (1787-1870) founds the Troy Female Seminary in New York--the first endowed school for girls.
Victoria Woodhull (1838 – 1927) was an American suffragist who was described by Gilded Age newspapers as a leader of the American woman's suffrage movement in the 19th century. She became a colorful and notorious symbol for women's rights, free love, and spiritualism as she fought against corruption and for labor reforms. She was the first woman along with her sister to operate a brokerage firm in Wall Street and then open a weekly newspaper. She is most famous for her declaration and campaign to run as the first woman for the United States Presidency in 1872.
Sources: National Women’s History Project and National Association Woman Suffrage Collection
Nina Otero-Warren (1881-1965) Her fluency in Spanish and English persuaded women in New Mexico to become suffrage activists through the militant Congressional Union, of which she was the advisory council’s vice president.
Alice Paul (1885-1977) Chief strategist of the militant wing, Paul founded the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman’s Party. Organizer of the White House pickets in 1917, she was jailed three times and force-fed. Paul authored the Equal Rights Amendment.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) Brilliant women’s rights leader and forceful writer, Stanton authored the 1848 “Declaration of Sentiments” declaring “all men and women are created equal.” She and Anthony were political partners for 50 years.
Lucy Stone (1818-1893) An eloquent speaker, founder of the American woman Suffrage Association and leading spirit in New England, Stone published and edited the influential weekly, The Woman’s Journal, for 21 years.
Jeannette Rankin (1880 – 1973) Visiting Montana, Rankin became the first woman to speak before the Montana legislature, she also organized and spoke for the Equal Franchise Society. She went to work for the New York Woman Suffrage Party and in 1912 she became the field secretary of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Rankin returned to Montana to help organize the successful Montana suffrage campaign in 1914. Rankin was the first woman to be elected to the United States Congress in 1916.
Sojourner Truth (c.1797-1883) born into slavery, Isabella Van Wagener changed her name in 1843 and began preaching against slavery and for women’s rights. She is best remembered for her dramatic “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech at the 1851 Woman’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) Wells-Barnett founded the first suffrage club of African-American women, the Alpha Suffrage Club of Chicago. She marched in the 1913 Washington, D.C. parade and led a contingent of Black suffragists in the famous 1916 Chicago parade.
Emma Hart Willard (1787-1870) founds the Troy Female Seminary in New York--the first endowed school for girls.
Victoria Woodhull (1838 – 1927) was an American suffragist who was described by Gilded Age newspapers as a leader of the American woman's suffrage movement in the 19th century. She became a colorful and notorious symbol for women's rights, free love, and spiritualism as she fought against corruption and for labor reforms. She was the first woman along with her sister to operate a brokerage firm in Wall Street and then open a weekly newspaper. She is most famous for her declaration and campaign to run as the first woman for the United States Presidency in 1872.
Sources: National Women’s History Project and National Association Woman Suffrage Collection
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Women and Men of the Suffrage Movement in the United States, A - L
This post is the first of two posts dedicated to learning about the women and men behind the suffrage movement in the United States. Some are names you have heard before, but some might be new to you. Hope you enjoy reading about these players and are inspired by their stories.
Abigail Adams (1744 – 1818) writes to her husband, John, who is attending the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, asking that he and the other men--who were at work on the Declaration of Independence--"Remember the Ladies." John responds with humor. The Declaration's wording specifies that "all men are created equal."
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) Symbol of the suffrage movement, Anthony was a strategist with sharp political instincts, the driving force behind the National Woman Suffrage Association, and single minded champion of a federal amendment.
Henry Blackwell (1829 – 1909) An early advocate of woman suffrage and abolition, Henry Blackwell joined his wife, Lucy Stone, in devoting their lives to these causes. In 1867 he wrote a message to Southern legislature proposing the extension of woman suffrage to counterbalance African American suffrage. Two years later he devoted most of his time and money to help his wife in organize the American Woman Suffrage Association.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818-1894) launches the dress reform movement with a costume bearing her name. The Bloomer costume was later abandoned by many suffragists who feared it detracted attention from more serious women's rights issues.
Myra Bradwell (1831 – 1894) pioneer woman lawyer, first woman in U.S. to practice law, subject of Bradwell v. Illinois Supreme Court decision, author of legislation for women's rights; first woman member of the Illinois Bar Association; first woman member of the Illinois Press Association
Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) With Anthony, Catt reorganized the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890, and then unified the movement in 1916 with her secret “Winning Plan.”
Catt called for the formation of a League of Women Voters in 1919.
Julia Ward Howe (1819 – 1910) is best known as the author of the famous poem "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Julia was an ambitious woman. The mother of six children, she was also a published author and poet. Julia read and spoke seven languages and despite the challenges of her husband and her times, she carved out a career for herself as an author, preacher, teacher, and activist. Her fame allowed her to lead the struggle for many causes such as abolition, Woman's Suffrage and Universal World Peace.
Mary Lyon (1797-1849) founds Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, eventually the first four-year college exclusively for women in the United States. Mt. Holyoke was followed by Vassar in 1861, and Wellesley and Smith Colleges, both in 1875. In 1873, the School Sisters of Notre Dame found a school in Baltimore, Maryland, which would eventually become the nation's first college for Catholic women.
Sources: National Women’s History Project and National Association Woman Suffrage Collection
Abigail Adams (1744 – 1818) writes to her husband, John, who is attending the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, asking that he and the other men--who were at work on the Declaration of Independence--"Remember the Ladies." John responds with humor. The Declaration's wording specifies that "all men are created equal."
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) Symbol of the suffrage movement, Anthony was a strategist with sharp political instincts, the driving force behind the National Woman Suffrage Association, and single minded champion of a federal amendment.
Henry Blackwell (1829 – 1909) An early advocate of woman suffrage and abolition, Henry Blackwell joined his wife, Lucy Stone, in devoting their lives to these causes. In 1867 he wrote a message to Southern legislature proposing the extension of woman suffrage to counterbalance African American suffrage. Two years later he devoted most of his time and money to help his wife in organize the American Woman Suffrage Association.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818-1894) launches the dress reform movement with a costume bearing her name. The Bloomer costume was later abandoned by many suffragists who feared it detracted attention from more serious women's rights issues.
Myra Bradwell (1831 – 1894) pioneer woman lawyer, first woman in U.S. to practice law, subject of Bradwell v. Illinois Supreme Court decision, author of legislation for women's rights; first woman member of the Illinois Bar Association; first woman member of the Illinois Press Association
Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) With Anthony, Catt reorganized the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890, and then unified the movement in 1916 with her secret “Winning Plan.”
Catt called for the formation of a League of Women Voters in 1919.
Julia Ward Howe (1819 – 1910) is best known as the author of the famous poem "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Julia was an ambitious woman. The mother of six children, she was also a published author and poet. Julia read and spoke seven languages and despite the challenges of her husband and her times, she carved out a career for herself as an author, preacher, teacher, and activist. Her fame allowed her to lead the struggle for many causes such as abolition, Woman's Suffrage and Universal World Peace.
Mary Lyon (1797-1849) founds Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, eventually the first four-year college exclusively for women in the United States. Mt. Holyoke was followed by Vassar in 1861, and Wellesley and Smith Colleges, both in 1875. In 1873, the School Sisters of Notre Dame found a school in Baltimore, Maryland, which would eventually become the nation's first college for Catholic women.
Sources: National Women’s History Project and National Association Woman Suffrage Collection
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Lyn Scott, COO of The Women's Museum, panelist for Dallas Business Journal's Social Media Road Map 101 on August 11th
On August 11, 2011, the Dallas Business Journal presents Eve Mayer Orsburn, CEO of Social Media Delivered and author of Social Media for the CEO, who will moderate a panel discussion with leaders of organizations who have proven it can be done. Lyn Scott, COO of The Women’s Museum, Amy George, VP Marketing and Communications for Cooper Aerobics and Craig Scott, Managing Director for The Adolphus will share their stories, best practices and answer questions about using social media to drive and meet business objectives at the Westin Galleria from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., August 11, 2011.
REGISTER HERE for Social Media Road Map 101, an interactive seminar which will dispel common social media myths and show you strategies for utilizing it for business development and how ROI can be coordinated to engagement on social networks.
If you can’t make it to Dallas to attend the seminar, you can catch part of the story on our blog and on the Social Media for the CEO Blog Talk Radio Show:
Social Media and Cooper Aerobics with Christine Buzzetta on Social Media for the CEO Blog Talk Radio
Social Media Case Study: The Women’s Museum
Social Media Case Study: The Adolphus Hotel
MODERATOR:
Eve Mayer Orsburn is CEO of Social Media Delivered and author of Social Media for the CEO. Over 60,000 people connect with Eve for expertise on using social media explained in a way they can actually understand. Known as the @LinkedinQueen, Eve is one of the leading authorities worldwide on leveraging Linkedin to grow sales and revenues for B2B organizations. She has appeared on CNN Radio, Dallas Morning News, American Express Open Forum and CIO.com and was selected as one of the 100 most influential people online by Fast Company Magazine.
REGISTER HERE for Social Media Road Map 101, an interactive seminar which will dispel common social media myths and show you strategies for utilizing it for business development and how ROI can be coordinated to engagement on social networks.
If you can’t make it to Dallas to attend the seminar, you can catch part of the story on our blog and on the Social Media for the CEO Blog Talk Radio Show:
Social Media and Cooper Aerobics with Christine Buzzetta on Social Media for the CEO Blog Talk Radio
Social Media Case Study: The Women’s Museum
Social Media Case Study: The Adolphus Hotel
MODERATOR:
Eve Mayer Orsburn is CEO of Social Media Delivered and author of Social Media for the CEO. Over 60,000 people connect with Eve for expertise on using social media explained in a way they can actually understand. Known as the @LinkedinQueen, Eve is one of the leading authorities worldwide on leveraging Linkedin to grow sales and revenues for B2B organizations. She has appeared on CNN Radio, Dallas Morning News, American Express Open Forum and CIO.com and was selected as one of the 100 most influential people online by Fast Company Magazine.
Monday, August 1, 2011
What is Women’s Equality Day?
Women’s Equality Day is a day to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote in the United States. Led by Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY), Congress passed the joint resolution in 1971, designating August 26 as Women's Equality Day.
Over the next month, we will take a look at the women’s suffrage movement, from Seneca Falls to the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
THE BEGINNING. 1848, Seneca Falls, New York. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Martha C. Wright, Mary Ann McClintock and Jane Hunt called for the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, to discuss “the social, civil, and religious condition and rights” of women in America. After two days, 300 people, including 40 men, made a public commitment to work together to improve women’s quality of life.
The Declaration of Sentiments, written by Stanton, would define the meeting. Taking the Declaration of Independence as her guide, Stanton submitted that "all men and women had been created equal" and went on to list eighteen "injuries and usurpations."
Thus began the women’s suffrage movement, ending with the passage of the 19th Amendment. Stay tuned to our blog this month as we take a look back at the leading ladies of this revolution.
Want to read more about the Seneca Falls Convention and the Declaration of Sentiments? Here is a great resource, http://www.usconstitution.net/sentiments.html. Test your knowledge of Women’s Equality Day, http://www.nwhp.org/resourcecenter/equalityday_quiz.html.
Over the next month, we will take a look at the women’s suffrage movement, from Seneca Falls to the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
THE BEGINNING. 1848, Seneca Falls, New York. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Martha C. Wright, Mary Ann McClintock and Jane Hunt called for the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, to discuss “the social, civil, and religious condition and rights” of women in America. After two days, 300 people, including 40 men, made a public commitment to work together to improve women’s quality of life.
The Declaration of Sentiments, written by Stanton, would define the meeting. Taking the Declaration of Independence as her guide, Stanton submitted that "all men and women had been created equal" and went on to list eighteen "injuries and usurpations."
Thus began the women’s suffrage movement, ending with the passage of the 19th Amendment. Stay tuned to our blog this month as we take a look back at the leading ladies of this revolution.
Want to read more about the Seneca Falls Convention and the Declaration of Sentiments? Here is a great resource, http://www.usconstitution.net/sentiments.html. Test your knowledge of Women’s Equality Day, http://www.nwhp.org/resourcecenter/equalityday_quiz.html.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Stories from the Top program
As part of The Women's Museum's mission to promote women in business, the Museum hosts a yearly program called Stories from the Top. This hallmark program recognizes and applauds the achievements and contributions of the nation's most outstanding women. The leaders engage in a candid conversation focusing on their respective personal and professional journeys.
This year, the eighth Stories from the Top, focuses on women as top business leaders in our community. The Museum is honored to present: Kellie Fischer, CFO and EVP, Texas Rangers; Kathleen Mason, President and CEO, Tuesday Morning Corporation; Catherine J. Rodewald, President, Prudential Asset Resources; Moderator, Karen Borta, CBS 11 News Anchor.
Held each year at The Women's Museum, surrounded by the history and stories of our foremothers, women and men alike enjoy a luncheon program of intimate conversations with women who have reached the pinnacle of their careers.
DETAILS:
WHERE: The Women's Museum
3800 Parry Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75226
WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 2011
TIME: 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $100/Individual Ticket, $80/Member Ticket
TABLE: Sponsor Tables available
Purchase tickets/tables at www.thewomensmuseum.org/stories.
*Proceeds benefit The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future
Speakers in years past include: Former Texas Governor Ann Richards, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Major General Kathryn Front, Brigadier General Toreaser Steele, Heloise, Lesley Harris, Shelly S. Stein, Nina G. Vaca, Elaine Agather, Linda Dillman, Melissa Reiff, Gloria Campos, Clarice Tinsley, Karen Borta.
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