Women's History Month

All around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. From small, informal gatherings to large, highly-organized events, this day honors women of the past, present, and future as it inspires all women to achieve their full potential. For Women's History Month, then, let's pay homage to some of America's women. ___ Virginia Dare was the first person born in America to English parents. It happened in Roanoke Island, VA. ___ Anne Bradstreet's book of poems was published in England, thus making her the first published American woman writer. ___ Mary Katherine Goddard became the first woman postmaster in the country. It was in Baltimore. ___ Deborah Samson enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment disguised as a man because women were not allowed to f View the rest of this article