Oh, To Be a Woman in Early Ste. Geneviève
When the United States government purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it doubled the size of our nation. It also brought a significant cultural, political, and legal shift for the residents who had previously lived under French rule. Few of these changes were more significant than those affecting women. their skin.
Two Different Lives for the Women of White Haven
A life of privilege or of hardship. For the women who lived on the White Haven plantation in the 19th century, their overlapping fates depended on the color of their skin.
Digging Deeper into the Lewis and Clark Expedition
We hope our recent blog quiz highlighting little-known facts about the Lewis and Clark Expedition left you wanting more. If that’s the case, we recommend a visit to several of our partner sites to see their exhibits on the famous explorers.
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