Annabelle Ravenscroft Gibson Jenkins
Annabella Ravenscroft Gibson Jenkins established a hospital in Richmond that accepted all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Anna Whitehead Bodeker
In 1870 Anna Whitehead Bodeker founded the first woman suffrage association in Virginia.
Anne Dobie Peebles
Throughout her life, Anne Dobie Peebles was a relentless advocate for public education and health-care improvements for all Virginians.
Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey was an award winning singer and actor who was also recognized for her humanitarian efforts.
Mary Ann Elliott
Mary Ann Elliott is a pioneer in wireless and satellite telecommunications technology and a role model for women in her field.
Anne B. Spencer
An advocate for civil rights, Anne Spencer was also a noted poet of the Harlem Renaissance.
Frances Benjamin Johnston
A highly successful photographer, Frances Benjamin Johnston's many accomplishments included documenting historic buildings of Virginia and the…
Nancy Langhorne Astor
Nancy Langhorne Astor was the first woman to serve as a member of the British Parliament.