Women have always worked. But the nature of that work and where it took place has changed over time. In the United States, before the late 19th century, the majority of women's work was domestic, but as economic and social changes took place, women began working outside of the home and in more varied roles.…
For Women's History Month I am revisiting some of my favorite research projects I've undertaken and focusing on women of all walks of life, not just "great" or notable women --though I love that many are highlighting the wonderful, trailblazing, inspiring women of the past this month. Introduction Today's post is about Anna, Julian and…
A week ago I slept overnight in the Bellamy Mansion Museum's slave quarters. Your reaction might, like others who I told before the overnight stay, range from "What?" to "Why?" to something like, "You don't hear that everyday." So, let me provide some context and explain why I decided to sleep overnight in a slave dwelling.…
Beth Nevarez Historical Consulting 