https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/RSS feed for Smithsonian American Women's History MuseumenMon, 21 Jul 2025 13:34:54 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/07/21/who-was-molly-pitcher-exploring-the-revolutionary-war-icon/Uncover the real story behind Molly Pitcher, the Revolutionary War legend who symbolizes women’s courage, resilience, and battlefield bravery.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:34:54 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/07/18/pictures-of-belonging-reveals-hidden-stories-of-japanese-american-artists/Pictures of Belonging at the Smithsonian American Art Museum spotlights Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo, three Japanese American women artists whose overlooked stories bring powerful voices to the forefront of American modern art.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:09:24 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/07/16/rising-above-bias-to-become-the-first-african-american-grand-slam-champion/Althea Gibson shattered barriers in tennis and beyond by becoming the first Black athlete to win major titles and blaze a path in professional golf and public service.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:55:21 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/07/11/on-the-road-to-independence-field-notes-from-we-do-declare/Go behind the scenes with curator Rachel Seidman as she interviews women for "We Do Declare: Women's Voices on Independence," our oral history and education project exploring how women have sought to increase their economic independence over the last 50 yearsFri, 11 Jul 2025 13:48:44 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/06/18/a-life-of-curiosity-remembering-vera-rubin-through-her-granddaughters-eyes/A personal tribute to astronomer Vera Rubin, told through stories and memories from her granddaughter, Ramona Rubin.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:37:44 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/06/09/new-quarter-honors-vera-rubin-astronomer-who-revealed-the-universes-hidden-mass/Astronomer Vera Rubin, now honored on a U.S. quarter, transformed our understanding of the universe by uncovering powerful evidence of dark matter. Her groundbreaking work revealed that most of the universe’s mass is invisible, and she paved the way for greater inclusion in science along the way.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:35:47 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/06/06/how-harriet-beecher-stowe-turned-public-opinion-against-slavery/Learn how Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book Uncle Tom’s Cabin sparked national debate and changed how many Americans understood slavery.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:45:09 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/06/04/an-inside-look-at-smithsonians-collected-podcast-season-two-the-musical-genius-of-black-women/In this chat between "Collected" podcast curators, learn more about season two, "The Musical Genius of Black Women," which dives into notable Black women who made their mark on music.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:17:39 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/06/03/mary-cassatt-gave-women-a-place-in-the-impressionist-movement/Mary Cassatt reshaped the art world by elevating everyday domestic moments into beautiful Impressionist works of art. Discover how she championed the visibility of women as both subject and artist and helped bring Impressionism to American museums.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:21:18 +0000