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Celebrate Women's History Month in Rhode Island

Let's talk about Rhode Island Women's History (HERstory?)! There are so many women who have contributed their work, ideas, creativity, sweat, elbow grease, philanthropy, bravery, passion, talent, and more to the Ocean State. We have scoured local archives and historical societies, as well as a multitude of websites to put together this information - and we're linking to the original sources so they get proper credit.

You might have heard of some of these women, and others perhaps not. Prepare to be fascinated, impressed, and inspired by these stories - and know that this doesn't even scratch the surface of Women's History in Rhode Island.

IMAGES & DOCUMENTS FROM THE STATE ARCHIVES

Here are just a few of the images and documents of and about Rhode Island women through the years that have been collected and digitized and made available by Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea/ Rhode Island Department of State & the State Archives.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RHODE ISLAND WOMEN PAST & PRESENT

 

THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea/Rhode Island Department of State developed this amazing timeline of the women's suffrage movement in Rhode Island. You can find a treasure trove of Rhode Island history at the Rhode Island State Archives.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIGHT FOR SUFFRAGE IN RHODE ISLAND

 

WAR STORIES: RHODE ISLAND WOMEN WHO SERVED