In celebration of National Women's History Month, the Library of Virginia is pleased to recognize the 2010 Virginia Women in History--eight women, past and present, who have made important contributions to Virginia, the nation, and the world. This year's project marks the Library's participation in the 2010 statewide program "Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts." The 2010 Virginia Women in History are: * Jean Miller Skipwith (1748-1826), Mecklenburg County, book collector * Kate Mason Rowland (1840-1916), Richmond, writer; Nominated by Patricia Costis's fourth-grade class (2009), Dreamkeepers Academy, Norfolk * Mollie Holmes Adams (1881-1973), King William County, Upper Mattaponi leader * Queena Stovall (1888-1980), Lynchburg and Amherst County, artist * Ethel Bailey Furman (1893-1976), Richmond, architect * Edythe C. Harrison (1934- ), Norfolk, civic leader * Marian A. Van Landingham (1937- ), Alexandria, civic leader * Janis Martin (1940-2007), Danville, singer During March, the 2010 Virginia Women in History panel exhibition will be on display in the lobby of the Library of Virginia. It will travel to locations around the state for the rest of the year. A poster featuring short biographies of each woman has been distributed to schools, libraries, and museums throughout the state. For more information about the Virginia Women in History project or to download a PDF of the 2010 Virginia Women in History poster, visit the Library of Virginia's Web site at: http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/vawomen/2010/ The Library of Virginia also invites you to our annual celebration honoring women who have played an integral part in Virginia history. The program begins at the Library on Thursday, 25 March 2010, at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. The event is free, but you must call (804) 692-3900 by Thursday, 18 March, to reserve your seat. The Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219-8000 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Sara B. Bearss [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Senior Editor, Dictionary of Virginia Biography The Library of Virginia 800 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23221-8000 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html