She Changed the World: North Carolina Women Breaking Barriers Traveling Exhibit The Woman Suffrage Movement in North Carolina The State Archives of North Carolina has put together a display of 10 archival documents and other items relating to women’s suffrage, including the original copy of the Nineteenth Amendment sent to North Carolina for ratification in June of 1919. Learn More Trowel Blazers: Women Making History The Office of State Archaeology is highlighting the accomplishments of North Carolina women, past and present, whose lives have been revealed through archaeology and those who have influenced the development and future of our field. Learn more Follow us! Check out our Facebook page and follow us for daily stories and updates about the initiative. Learn More About the Initiative The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and passage of the 19th Amendment, it did not grant voting rights for all. The ongoing fight for equity continues today. “She Changed the World: NC Women Breaking Barriers,” an initiative by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, celebrates the achievements of North Carolina women and explores the diversity of their experiences and impact on our history. We invite you to join us by sharing your story with #SheChangedtheWorld and #NCHerstory. For questions or more information, please contact Kaytee Smith. Online Exhibit Our online exhibit explores North Carolina's Suffrage story Educational Activity Guide Download our Educational Activity Guide (guide originally created for staff use at traveling exhibit host sites) Traveling Exhibit Learn more about the traveling exhibit. Programs & Events Find a She Changed the World event or program near you. Request a Speaker Request a speaker for your event or program. Get Involved Get involved! Download the toolkit and learn more about the initiative. Share Your Story Learn more about the State Archives of North Carolina's "She Changed the World" Oral History Project. North Carolina Women Spotlight Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Charlotte Hawkins Brown was an American author, educator, and founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina. Learn More Gertrude Weil Gertrude Weil was a social activist involved in a wide range of causes, including women's suffrage, labor reform and civil rights. Learn More Eva M. Clayton Eva M. Clayton was the first African American woman to represent North Carolina in Congress. Learn More Dr. Susan Dimock Dr. Susan Dimock was the first female member of the North Carolina Medical Society, although she never practiced in the state. Learn More Susie Sharp Susie Sharp was North Carolina's first female superior court judge. Learn More Rosa Revels Winfree Rosa Revels Winfree, a member of the Lumbee Nation, was appointed to the Advisory Committee of the White House Conference on Indian Education by President George W. Bush. Rosa was the founder of the American Indian Women of Proud Nations. Learn More Online Resources Keep Exploring Suffrage in North Carolina Biographies Notable North Carolina Women Historical Markers Sponsored in-part by General Federation of Woman's Clubs of North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina North Carolina Zoo Society Catering Works
She Changed the World: North Carolina Women Breaking Barriers Traveling Exhibit The Woman Suffrage Movement in North Carolina The State Archives of North Carolina has put together a display of 10 archival documents and other items relating to women’s suffrage, including the original copy of the Nineteenth Amendment sent to North Carolina for ratification in June of 1919. Learn More Trowel Blazers: Women Making History The Office of State Archaeology is highlighting the accomplishments of North Carolina women, past and present, whose lives have been revealed through archaeology and those who have influenced the development and future of our field. Learn more Follow us! Check out our Facebook page and follow us for daily stories and updates about the initiative. Learn More About the Initiative The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and passage of the 19th Amendment, it did not grant voting rights for all. The ongoing fight for equity continues today. “She Changed the World: NC Women Breaking Barriers,” an initiative by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, celebrates the achievements of North Carolina women and explores the diversity of their experiences and impact on our history. We invite you to join us by sharing your story with #SheChangedtheWorld and #NCHerstory. For questions or more information, please contact Kaytee Smith. Online Exhibit Our online exhibit explores North Carolina's Suffrage story Educational Activity Guide Download our Educational Activity Guide (guide originally created for staff use at traveling exhibit host sites) Traveling Exhibit Learn more about the traveling exhibit. Programs & Events Find a She Changed the World event or program near you. Request a Speaker Request a speaker for your event or program. Get Involved Get involved! Download the toolkit and learn more about the initiative. Share Your Story Learn more about the State Archives of North Carolina's "She Changed the World" Oral History Project. North Carolina Women Spotlight Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Charlotte Hawkins Brown was an American author, educator, and founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina. Learn More Gertrude Weil Gertrude Weil was a social activist involved in a wide range of causes, including women's suffrage, labor reform and civil rights. Learn More Eva M. Clayton Eva M. Clayton was the first African American woman to represent North Carolina in Congress. Learn More Dr. Susan Dimock Dr. Susan Dimock was the first female member of the North Carolina Medical Society, although she never practiced in the state. Learn More Susie Sharp Susie Sharp was North Carolina's first female superior court judge. Learn More Rosa Revels Winfree Rosa Revels Winfree, a member of the Lumbee Nation, was appointed to the Advisory Committee of the White House Conference on Indian Education by President George W. Bush. Rosa was the founder of the American Indian Women of Proud Nations. Learn More Online Resources Keep Exploring Suffrage in North Carolina Biographies Notable North Carolina Women Historical Markers Sponsored in-part by General Federation of Woman's Clubs of North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina North Carolina Zoo Society Catering Works
