Sociology 209: Introduction to Women’s Studies

API furthers the legacy of Alice Paul and her life’s work for gender equality, and also takes a leadership role in bringing recognition to organizations and historic sites that honor women. Headquartered at Paulsdale, a National Historic Landmark, the building is a model of adaptive reuse of a historic site that now hosts a vibrant menu of leadership development programs that use the rich history and potential of women leaders to inspire young people to make a difference in their schools and communities. (From Website)

Cora Hartshorn’s interest in the state’s vegetation and wildlife shaped her life. She created an arboretum in Short Hills, which she bequeathed to Millburn Township upon her death in 1958.

See Agnes Gilkerson Smith (1838-1881).

Betsey Stockton was born a slave. After gaining her freedom, she did missionary work in Canada and Hawaii. She helped found the First Presbyterian Church of Colour in Princeton in 1837. It is now known as Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, and houses a stained glass portrait of her.