What The Peacemaker’s Wife Reveals About Marriage, Power and Female Independence in the 1800s September 2, 2026 Marriage in the nineteenth century could shape nearly every part of a woman’s life. Her home, her reputation, her finances, her children and even the Read More
What Does Freedom Look Like for a Woman in 19th-Century North Carolina? September 2, 2026 For Polly Justice, freedom is not a grand political idea. It is something much more personal. It is being allowed to choose her own work. Read More