No matter where we live, we’re surrounded by HiddenHerStories and MOREStories about people who’ve made our place on the planet better. I search for and spotlight hidden women and other overlooked folks wherever I visit and of course, where I live. I want public histories to be truly complete so we can celebrate ALL the people who’ve made our communities shine.

Check out upcoming stories and walking tours and talks that focus on my new home in Maryland adjacent DC, and explorations near and far on the East Coast. You’ll find plenty of awesome central Texas changemakers here from my 33 years there.

Circle back to find new hidden sheroes from around the world such as bitchin’ historical Amsterdam women and rad Rocky Mountain rebels.

And I hope you’ll be inspired to dig up and share stories of awesome overlooked people in your own community and family! Help educate our communities about our diverse past and future changemakers.

HUNGRY FOR HERSTORY?

Join me in upcoming walks to trace the Montgomery County, Maryland, footsteps of luminary labor activist Mother Jones. And amble along as we honor civil rights legend Edith Throckmorton at her park and Ken-Gar neighborhood next to Kensington, Maryland.

After (or before) HUNGRY FOR HERSTORY walks, we grab a bite together and chat about ordinary and extraordinary women. Come feed your mind and body with like-minded folks!

Hidden Stories Tours

Start with the Intro below to learn more about stories you can explore and places you can go to visit the actual scenes where our past happened and our present continues. Stroll or bike-ride or do a leisurely drive-by. Or just read all about it in your cozy armchair.

Women Around the World Who ROCK
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Women Around the World Who ROCK

Every spot on the globe has plenty of awesome women! Look here to find them where my travels take me. Up now, Amsterdam women, who are as vibrant and fascinating as this beautiful Dutch city.

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Juanita Craft: Civil Rights Shero
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Juanita Craft: Civil Rights Shero

Meet Juanita J. Craft, a civil rights shero who grew up in Round Rock and went on to become known as “the Martin Luther King, Jr., of Dallas!

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Come to a Talk or Walk
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Come to a Talk or Walk

Check out talks and walks I’ve given about the HerStories and MoreStories in my website and beyond! Get notifications for upcoming events here. Learn and have some fun—we always do.

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How to Save a Life
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How to Save a Life

Saving memories of a loved one can be easy and quick. And these slices of life are a priceless gift for yourself and all the generations that followed. Get tips on how to start preserving memories and photos of someone you love—even after they have passed.

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African-American Community Builders
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African-American Community Builders

Georgetown’s Black community rose mightily from its beginnings in slavery to a thriving business district to a neighborhood working to keep their community vibrant.

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North Old Town’s Valuable Villagers
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North Old Town’s Valuable Villagers

Never heard of North Old Town? It has been here all along in a quiet neighborhood north of the river, and has a history as long and storied as neighborhoods south of the river.

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Mighty Hispanic Leaders
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Mighty Hispanic Leaders

Learn how Hispanic people grew San Jose and other neighborhoods into wonderful communities and continue to contribute to our rich Georgetown cultural life.

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Taking Care of Business
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Taking Care of Business

Women have always taken care of business in Georgetown, from working side-by-side with husbands, owning their own, or running an informal enterprise. Check ‘em out!

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Women Book It!
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Women Book It!

What could be better for a community than a community library? Find out who made our city library happen, and meet some women who’ve brought us awesome bookstores, too.

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Georgetown’s First Peoples
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Georgetown’s First Peoples

The first peoples who lived in what would become Georgetown were the Tonkawas, Lipan Apaches, Comanches, Jumanos, and others. Learn more about their lives as they were forced out of their homes. AND see how Native Americans thrive in Georgetown, Texas, and beyond!

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Square-Saving Ladies
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Square-Saving Ladies

Georgetown’s “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas” wasn’t always beautiful. Meet the ladies who rescued the Square from hard times and neglect!

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Women Rock the House
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Women Rock the House

Awesome Georgetown women lived in houses that are fancy or simple or sometimes gone, except for our memories. Come learn how these women contributed to our town herstory!

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Women Making Georgetown Shine
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Women Making Georgetown Shine

Georgetown women kept our town and its citizens healthy and safe, and brought us libraries, art, music and more. And they preserved our cultural and natural resources.

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Strong Southwestern Sisters
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Strong Southwestern Sisters

Women have been sharing the fruits of their education and talents and generosity with Southwestern University since they were admitted to the former all-male school in 1878. Meet some awesome SU sisters!

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Hidden Herstories

For those who prefer print to online access to Herstories, look for a forthcoming guide to exploring Hidden Herstories Georgetown.