Albenia Martha Boole was born on Sept. 8, 1815 in Nova Scotia. Her father was a farmer and shipbuilder. The family also ran an inn. When Albenia was sixteen, the family moved to New York. Mr. Boole engaged in shipbuilding with his sons. Albenia’s father recognized her intelligence. He made sure … [Read more...] about Sept. 8 -Albenia Martha Boole
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Sept. 6 – Dr. Marie Elisabeth Zakrzewska
Marie Elisabeth Zakrzewska was born on September 6, 1829, in Berlin. She was the eldest child of Ludwig and Caroline. Marie was an exceptional student, but when she was thirteen, her education ended since her father thought that she just needed the basic skills of education. Marie’s mother became … [Read more...] about Sept. 6 – Dr. Marie Elisabeth Zakrzewska
Sept. 5– Amy Cheney Beach
Amy Marcy Cheney was born in New Hampshire on Sept. 5, 1867. She showed signs of being a child prodigy. She began composing waltzes for the piano when she was four. She was given formal piano lessons when she was six. Amy soon began to give recitals of Handel, Beethoven, Chopin and even pieces which … [Read more...] about Sept. 5– Amy Cheney Beach
September 2 Anne Whitney
Anne Whitney was born in Watertown on September 2, 1821. Her family were abolitionists. They also fought for women's rights. Most of her education was by private tutors. She was interested in writing poetry and sculpture. For two years, when she was 26 years old, she ran a private school in … [Read more...] about September 2 Anne Whitney
BWHT represented at the Boston Public Schools New Teachers’ Resource Fair
BWHT had the honor of being represented at the BPS New Teachers' Resource Fair by Alma Wright and Cheryl Brown Greene. Alma and Cheryl are BPS retired teachers and long time board members of the Boston Women's Heritage Trail. … [Read more...] about BWHT represented at the Boston Public Schools New Teachers’ Resource Fair
Watch the Video of the Three Women Anniversary Performance
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