National Women's History Museum CyberExhibits

Welcome to the National Women's History Museum's CyberMuseum. Click on a link to go to a CyberExhibit. See below for a description of each exhibit.

Did you know that in 1910, Yoke Leen marched into a county courthouse and demanded that a clerk take her deposition to define her freedom, in case any man might try to lay claim to her? This exhibit explores the lives of Chinese American women during their first one hundred years in the United States. It portrays a hidden history of strength, innovation, and resilience.

Did you know that TV chef Julia Child was a spy during WWII? This exhibit covers women in the intelligence community from the American Revolution through the Cold War. Notable women such as Harriet Tubman, Virginia Hall, and Ethel Rosenberg are profiled.

Did you know that at least 35 women have ran for US President--including some from obscure parties, such as the Surprise Party? This exhibit investigates 12 women who ran for president--from Victoria Woodhull to Hillary Clinton.

Did you know that NWHM partners with 35 different women's organizations? This exhibit discusses those organizations and their founding and missions.

Did you know that over 200 stamps have been issued by the US Post Office that feature women? This exhibit examines the first 26 stamps--issued between 1893 and 1968.

Did you know that Vera Anderson, a welder at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation in Mississippi, was named one of The American Magazine’s “Interesting People” in its May 1944 issue? This exhibition, adapted from a temporary exhibit NWHM displayed at Arlington Cemetery from 2004-05, is divided into five sections: Changing Images of Women's Roles, Women in the Military, Women Serving in the Military, Women in Production, and Women at Home and in the Community.

Did you know that there were thousands of women's clubs founded during the Progressive Era? This exhibit studies the women involved in the Progressive Movement (1890s-1920s), including Clubwomen, Hull House, and the Women's Peace Movement.

Did you know that women were the first protest group in US history to picket the White House? This exhibit explores the Suffrage Movement from the 1830s to the 1920s and delves into the different groups and women that fought for Women's Suffrage.

Did you know that throughout history women stood up for change in their communities? This exhibit explores the amazing women who have instituted reform in their world, including Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Dorothea Dix, and Mother Jones. This exhibit parallels NWHM's first permanent collection.

Did you know that women employed humor to help them win the vote, including ads that depicted babies campaigning for their mothers? This exhibit examines the development of a distinct female political culture and imagery that evolved to promote voting rights for women.

Did you know that women did not begin attending college in equal numbers to men until as recently as 1980? This exhibit examines the history of women in education, spanning from the 1700s through the 1900s.

Did you know that sixty-four percent of Boston’s female industrial workforce was made up of immigrants in 1860? This exhibit investigates the development of women’s participation in the paid labor force during three major periods: the Industrial Revolution (1800 to 1880), the long Progressive era (1880 to 1930), and the Depression/World War II (1930 to 1945).

Did you know that in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games there were nearly two female athletes to every three male athletes and forty-four percent of the events were open to women? This exhibit looks at the women involved in the Olympics over the past 100 years.

Did you know that for over a year after the founding of Jamestown, no English women lived in the colony? This exhibit explores the first women of Jamestown--from wealthy wives of merchants, to indentured servants, and single young women.

Did you know that Godey's Ladies Book, the most widely read periodical in the nation, was co-published by Sarah Josepha Hale? This exhibit follows the history of American women in print journalism from the early settlers to the turn of the 20th century, highlighting key figures and pioneers in the industry.

Did you know that the first female state legislator was elected in 1894--26 years before women got the vote? This exhibit explores pioneer female legislators from each state, and the great accomplishments they made while in office.

Did you know that as a teen, Eliza Pinckney increased indigo production by 2,500% in just two years? This exhibit focuses on 30 American girls who demonstrated bravery and courage in our nation's history and are ideal role models for today's girls.

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