"Published in consultation with the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, the National Park Foundation and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History."
Contents:
Taos Pueblo : Native American women building community -- St. John's Freehold, historic St. Mary's City : settling the New World -- Watervliet Shaker historic district : leading religious communities -- Boardinghouse at Boott Cotton Mill, Lowell National Historical Park : working in the mills -- Wesleyan Chapel, Women's Rights National Historical Park : seeking equal rights -- United Charities building : women advocating reform -- M. Carey Thomas Library : striving for equal educational opportunities -- Asilomar conference center : breaking professional barriers -- Madam C.J. Walker building : succeeding as an entrepreneur -- Pewabic pottery : experimenting with art forms -- 54 Tradd Street, Charleston historic district : preserving historic dwellings