Photo courtesy of Fort Roberdeau Cat Schirf, wearing Colonial period dress, moves a wheelbarrow at the 18th century ... she wore moccasins, footwear that Colonial women — natives and settlers ...

Women and Whaling in Hudson's historic house tour and panel discussion on May 31 will explore how women lived, adapted, ...

I want them here! I want to teach [with them]," Smith said. While she pointed out finer items worn by wealthy 19th century women, Smith is drawn to the more basic garments, fascinated by why some ...

Findlen was so intrigued by the unusual figure that, after graduation, she obtained a grant to return to Bologna in the summer of 1989 to dig up the stories of women scholars in the 18th century ...

Titled “Letters From London,” the exhibition sheds light on what life was like for a young person living in the city in the 18th century, offering vivid details about work, nightlife ...