Geography of Women`s History in NYS

GEOGRAPHY OF WOMEN’S HISTORY
IN NEW YORK
The following are just a few of the organizations across New York state that focus on
women’s history and support female artistic, cultural, and community leaders. As part of
the Women’s Suffrage Centennial, the Council hopes to bring these organizations and
others like them to the forefront of a statewide conversation about this pivotal moment in
American history.
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Harriet Tubman Home | Auburn | harriethouse.org
Abolitionist Harriet Tubman moved to Auburn after the Civil War where she
continued her work by establishing the Home for the Aged and the John Brown
Infirmary. The Harriet Tubman Home strives to continue her legacy.
Howland Stone Store Museum | Aurora | howlandstonestore.org
The Howland family was prominent in important reform movements throughout
the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the abolition of slavery, education,
and women’s suffrage.
Matilda Joslyn Gage Center | Fayetteville | matildajoslyngage.org
This Center celebrates one of the most radical, far-sighted and articulate
feminists: Matilda Joslyn Gage. Gage was deliberately written out of history after
her death in 1898 by an increasingly conservative suffrage movement. Efforts at
the center focus on reclaiming Gage’s place in women’s suffrage history.
National Women’s Hall of Fame | Seneca Falls | greatwomen.org
The National Women’s Hall of Fame seeks to honor great women of yesterday
and today while shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Women’s Rights National Historic Park | Seneca Falls | nps.gov/wori
The park commemorates women’s struggle for equal rights and the First
Women’s Rights Convention held at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls in
1848.
HUDSON CATSKILL
Constitution Island | West Point | constitutionisland.org
Given to the American people in 1908 by Anna Warner and Mrs. Russell Sage,
Constitution Island was home to the Warner family in the 19th century. The
Warner sisters, Susan and Anna, were well-known writers in their time and and
taught Bible classes to West Point cadets for 40 years.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site | Hyde Park | nps.gov/elro
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is
to come home again.” This simple statement expresses her love for the modest
house she called Val-Kill. The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is the only
National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady.
HUDSON MOHAWK
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Women’s Consortium | Johnstown | ecswc.org
Provides forums for discussion of women and community issues and steadfastly
supports women’s education, history, culture, leadership, and equity.
Historic Cherry Hill | Albany | historiccherryhill.org
Historic Cherry Hill tells a story of America through the lives and experiences of
five generations of the Van Rensselaer family. The collections include nearly two
centuries of objects related to the lives of the Van Rensselaer women ranging in
subject from childrearing to women’s suffrage.
Kate Mullany National Historic Site | Troy | katemullanynhs.org
The Kate Mullany National Historic Site is the only surviving building associated
with Kate Mullany, a young Irish immigrant laundry worker who, in 1864,
organized and led the all-female “Collar Laundry Union” labor union.
Shaker Museum and Library | Old Chatham | shakermuseumandlibrary.org
This museum tells the story of American Shakers, a religious community founded
by Ann Lee (1736-1784) on the ideas of democratic principles, equality of work,
and duties regardless of gender.
Steepletop | Austerlitz | millaysociety.org
Home of Edna St. Vincent Millay, the early 20th century Pulitzer Prize winning
author and leader of the Bohemian culture movement. Millay was active in
women’s rights issues and incorporated activist themes into some of her poetry.
NEW YORK CITY
Alice Austen House Museum | Staten Island | aliceausten.org
The Alice Austen House promotes public awareness and scholarly study
regarding the life and work of Alice Austen (1866-1952), one of America’s earliest
and most prolific female photographers.
Women’s eNews | New York | womensenews.org
An award-winning nonprofit news service covering issues of particular concern to
women and providing women’s perspectives on public policy.
WP Theater | New York | wptheater.org
Women’s Project Theater (WP) is the nation’s oldest and largest theater
company dedicated to developing, producing and promoting the work of female
theater artists at every stage in their careers.
WESTERN NEW YORK
Letchworth Museum & Council Grounds | Castile | letchworthparkhistory.com
In addition to telling the story of 19th century industrialist and social reformer
William Pryor Letchworth, this museum tells the fascinating and complicated
story of Mary Jemison, a white captive of the Seneca who is buried at this site.
Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum | Jamestown | lucy-desi.com
A museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of comedian Lucille Ball as well as
her husband and creative partner Desi Arnaz.
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House | Rochester | susanbanthonyhouse.org
This museum shares the story and lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for
women and equal rights for all.
Photo credits: Library of Congress Page 1 (L-­‐R): “Youngest parader in New York City suffragist parade,” (1912) LC-­‐USZ62-­‐10845/”Suffragists marching, probably in New York City in 1913,” LC-­‐B201-­‐3643-­‐12/”Election Day!” (ca. 1909) LC-­‐USZ62-­‐51821 Page 2 (L-­‐R): “In the days of "Old Dobbin" and Derby hats M rs. Harriot Stanton Blatch exhorted the Wall Street crowds,” (1915-­‐1920) LC-­‐USZ62-­‐
7097/”Elizabeth Cady Stanton, seated, and Susan B. Anthony, standing, three-­‐quarter length portrait,” (1880-­‐1902) LC-­‐USZ61-­‐791/”Sojourner Truth, three-­‐quarter length portrait, standing, wearing spectacles, shawl, and peaked cap, right hand resting on cane,” (1864) LC-­‐USZ62-­‐119343/”Three suffragists casting votes in New York City(?),” (ca. 1917) LC-­‐USZ62-­‐75334 Page 3: “Governor Edwin P. Morrow signing the Anthony Amendment-­‐-­‐Ky. was the twenty-­‐fourth state to ratify, January 6, 1920,” LC-­‐USZ62-­‐78691 CALLING ALL SUFFRAGISTS!
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