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American country singer Patsy Cline was a highly successful and influential vocalist.

Winchester

Social reformer and activist Mary-Cooke Branch Munford advocated public school reforms, women's rights, and interracial cooperation throughout her life.

Richmond

Janie Porter Barrett devoted her life to improving opportunities for young African American women through education.

Hanover County

Elizabeth Van Lew oversaw an effective and significant Union spy network during the Civil War.

Richmond

Appointed a captain in the Confederate army, Sally Tompkins managed a hospital in Richmond during the Civil War.

Richmond

Seamstress Elizabeth Keckly bought her freedom and later served as dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln at the White House.

Dinwiddie County

Social reformer Rosa Dixon Bowser was an advocate for civil rights and educational opportunities for African Americans.

Richmond

A nationally known painter, Theresa Pollak was the founding faculty member of the School of Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Richmond

Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell's belief in the value of education and the power of public broadcasting led her to help create the successful public educational television station, WETA.

Arlington

Thomasina E. Jordan, also known as "Red Hawk Woman," was a passionate advocate for American Indians throughout her life.

Alexandria