Womens History Homepage

The Discoverability Lab works at the intersection of history and big data, using new technologies and approaches to explore how libraries, archives, and museums can bring women’s history from the margins into the mainstream. 

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re exploring how generations of diverse women have experienced a key concept in American history: independence. Through a multi-faceted oral history project focused on the last 50 years, We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence will explore when, how, and why women have sought independence in their own lives, through the lens of economic power.

We know women have been making history for centuries but their stories are missing from the world around us. Explore five women's stories showcasing how that happens and learn what you can do to change it.