Only two states have a state heroine, I am proud to live in one of those states. Prudence Crandall and Sarah Harris humble and inspire me to be worthy of the honor of following them.

From “too loud”, “too emotional”, “too ambitious”, to “not leadership material,” society keeps trying to slap sticky little limits on women’s lives. It's time to re-label ourselves! cwhf.org #NationalStickerDay #CWHF #RewriteTheLabel #CTWomen #Trailblazers #BreakTheMold #UnstoppableWomen

THIS IS A REAL POST FROM AN ACTUAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY (I verified its authenticity) WHAT THE FUCK!!!

So Trump is now wearing a lapel pin of himself… What the unholy fuck! I don’t know why this was the one thing too many today, I do know it was and now it is time for an immeasurable amount of gin and tonic

As the first woman and the first African American to serve as Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Regina Rush Kittles has opened doors. To learn more, please visit cwhf.org #Regina Rush-Kittle #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #CWHF

On January 6, communities around the world celebrate 3 Kings Day. For the CWHF, this day is an opportunity to honor Edna Negrón Rosario. Discover how she championed her community and opened doors for Hartford families at cwhf.org. #DiaDeReyes #EdnaNegronRosario #CWHF #PuertoRicanHeritage

Celebrate National Bird Day, honoring conservationist Mabel Osgood Wright. A gifted nature writer and organizer, she used stories, science, and advocacy to convince people that birds and their habitats deserved protection, not just admiration. cwhf.org #NationalBirdDay #MabelOsgoodWright #CWHF

I don’t think those of us who grew up after the publication of a wrinkle in time, understand the true significance of Meg, the most mature, clear, visioned, and courageous character in this story. It was a first in published science fiction.

So in spring, Pam Bondi said there was nothing to the Epstein investigation, then “closed” it. Now, they “find” 1 million more docs. So did she close this without seeing these docs? Or was someone hiding them?

📌Just heard an interview with John Mellencamp. Jack, in "Jack and Diane" was written as a black dude. They were an interracial couple. Thing is, the music producers didn't like that back then, so it wasn’t sold that way. Mellencamp was asked why. "Because America is racist as hell, that’s why ..."

The Immigration Act of 1924 helped keep out Italian immigrants, who were considered non-white. Dino Paul Crocetti changed his name to Dean Martin for his career. Frank Sinatra refused to change his name. Here he is reminding kids what it means to be accepting of differences…and not act like Nazis.

4 people died in ICE detention in 4 days! Should an immigration violation be a death sentence? Is it worth calling Congress to tell them you don't want mass detention & immigrants brutalized&tortured? Yes, it's the least you can do. CALL THEM 202-224-3121. FFS speak out about #ICELawlessness. 🧵

This extraordinary woman, widowed mother of five children. Through force of her will kept the then, Connecticut, and now Hartford Courant publishing throughout the revolutionary war….. when life seems unsurmountable be Hannah…..

Edjohnetta Miller’s bold, improvisational quilts are a powerful reflection of Kwanzaa’s spirit of creativity & community. She has spent decades using color, pattern, and storytelling to honor African American heritage & inspire new generations of makers. #EdjohnettaMiller #Kwanzaa #HartfordArtists

When modern humanity stop sitting around the fire and listening to the stories of wise women, everything declined

“This Christmas, we celebrate Sister Miriam Therese Winter, Medical Mission Sister, theologian, songwriter, and author. She invites us to hear the Christmas story through the lens of compassion, courage, and women’s voices. Visit cwhf.org/inductees for her story. #SisterMiriamThereseWinter #CWHF

​Visit cwhf.org to explore our Virtual Hall, watch free video biographies, and meet the foremothers whose legacies inspire women and girls to lead change today and for generations to come #ForemothersDay #CWHF #ConnecticutWomen #WomenInHistory #WomenEmpowerment #InspiringWomen #WomenMakingHistory

When modern humanity stop sitting around the fire and listening to the stories of wise women, everything declined

Mary Townsend Seymour spent so much of her life pushing through racism, sexism, and class barriers that history left behind only a few images of her. To keep stories like hers visible, visit cwhf.org. #UnderdogDay #CWHF #MaryTownsendSeymour #CivilRights #Suffrage #BlackHistory #HartfordHistory

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our 2025 Reimagining Year Sponsors! 🌟 👉 Visit www.cwhf.org, then go to the How to Help tab and click Reimagining to learn more. Sponsors are featured on our homepage; whether it’s your company, organization, family, or friend group, we’d love to celebrate your support!

Anne Stanback has spent decades using her persistence and persuasion to progress toward LGBTQ+ equality. Visit cwhf.org to read Anne’s biography, learn about all our inductees, and donate if you can. #AnneStanback #CWHF #LGBTQEquality #EqualityMatters #LGBTQHistory #WomenLeaders #InspiringWomen

on yet another school shooting morning--remember these 6 women who sacrificed everything in their efforts to protect the kids in their care....

CWHF wishes all who celebrate a warm, joyous, and meaningful Hanukkah! To learn about Rabbi Jody Cohen and our other inductees, visit cwhf.org. While you are there, consider donating to support our work. #Hanukkah #RabbiJodyCohen #CWHF #FestivalOfLights #JewishLeadership #JewishHeritage ​

After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained. He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year. trib.al/p9Edy6F

There is an amazing Netflix documentary about Lhakpa, she has overcome so much when she is not leading tours, climbing the highest mountains in the world she is a single mother in West Hartford, Connecticut

Atty Catherine Roraback shattered more barriers and created more lasting change in her lifetime than 50 ordinary people combined, a true powerhouse

Looking for a meaningful holiday gesture? Donate to CWHF as a gift or in memory of someone for any occasion, and support CWHF at the same time. To get started, email [email protected] or call 203-392-9009. #GivingTuesday #ConnecticutWomensHallOfFame #GiftOfGiving #MeaningfulGifts

Mary Goodrich Jenson didn’t just write about aviation; she lived it. As Giving Tuesday (Wednesday) is taxiing down the runway to its end at midnight, please visit cwhf.org to learn more about Mary and donate. #MaryGoodrichJenson #GivingTuesday #CWHf #WomenInAviation #DonateToday

María’s impact lives on in Hartford, where the María C. Colón Sánchez Elementary School now bears her name. Visit cwhf.org to read her bio and make your Giving Tuesday(Wednesday) donation. #MariaCColonSanchez #CWHF #LatinaLeaders #BilingualEducation #GivingTuesday #MaríaCSánchezBanquet

Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club didn’t just play bass; she demolished the rulebook. Keep that defiant spark burning at cwhf.org, where you can read Tina's bio and donate to CWHF. #GivingTuesday #CWHF #TinaWeymouth #TalkingHeads #TomTomClub #WomenWhoRock #PunkPioneer #BassLegends

We celebrate CWHF inductee Joan Steitz, whose career shows how curiosity, persistence, and passion can change lives far beyond the lab. For more about Joan Steitz, and to make your Giving Tuesday donation, visit cwhf.org. #GivingTuesday #CWHF #JoanSteitz #WomenInSTEM #ScienceMatters #VaccineHeroine

Dorothy Hamill turned her hours on a local pond into national titles & an Olympic gold medal. Read about Dorothy and other inductees, and make your Giving Tuesday donation, visit cwhf.org. #GivingTuesday #CWHF #DorothyHamill #FigureSkating #Philanthropy #GirlsWhoSkate #FigureSkatinginHarlem

Kick off Giving Tuesday by celebrating 2021 Inductee Teresa C. Younger, President & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. ​Learn more about her and make your Giving Tuesday gift at cwhf.org. #GivingTuesday #CWHF #TeresaYounger #CTWomen #WomenLead #WomenEmpowerment #InspiringWomen #MSFoundation

1) If Hegseth ordered troops to "kill everybody" in that barbaric second strike, he should be arrested. 2) If Admiral Bradley followed what he damn well knew was an illegal order from Hegseth, he should be removed from duty, and court-martialed. 3) If Trump does nothing, he is a war criminal.

On your mark, get set, GO! Giving Tuesday is almost here! You can help write the next chapter of Connecticut women’s history by supporting the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. It’s absolutely okay to be an early bird. Visit cwhf.org #CWHF#WomensHistory #GivingTuesdayCT

Support local, support women! Shop Connecticut’s small businesses this Saturday, on Giving Tuesday, donate to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. Learn more or make your Giving Tuesday gift at cwhf.org. #SmallBusinessSaturday #GivingTuesday #ShopLocalCT #SupportWomen #CWHF ​

On Giving Tuesday, think of the women who came before. Every donation makes a difference. Go to cwhf.org to give and learn more. #GivingTuesday#CWHF #SupportNonprofits #CelebrateWomen #InspiringWomen #IsabellaBeecherHooker #FrancesEllenBurr #KatharineHoughtonHepburn #CatherineFlanagan #AlicePaul

Faith Middleton was known as the editor-in-chief of CT Magazine, the host of The Faith Middleton Show & for her Food Schmooze podcast. Check out the Thanksgiving archives at foodschmooze.org. cwhf.org #Thanksgiving #FaithMiddleton #FoodSchmooze #CWHF #FamilyMeals # #FoodStories #WNPR #CTPublic

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Constance Baker Motley fought for the legal rights & dignity of all women. To learn about Constance Baker Motley, visit cwhf.org #ConstanceBakerMotley #cwhf #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen

For details on how you can help the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame and honor your friends, families, and associates, on Giving Tuesday, visit cwhf.org

Happy birthday CWHF Indictee Dr. Carolyn Mazure, a groundbreaking leader in women’s health. Learn about her at https://www.cwhf.org/carolyn-m-mazure #WomensHealth #GenderEquity #CWHF #HappyBirthdayDrMazure #InspiringWomen #MedicalEquality #WomenInMedicine #HealthResearch #CelebrateWomen ​

Margaret Fogarty Rudkin, founder of Pepperidge Farm, transformed the way Americans enjoy bread and stuffing by bringing homemade quality to kitchen tables. Learn more at cwhf.org ​ #NationalStuffingDay #DressingOrStuffing #CWHF #ConnecticutHistory #WomenEntrepreneurs #FoodHistory #MargaretRudkin

#GivingTuesday #ConnecticutWomen #WomensHistory #CTNonprofit #InspireChange #WomenEmpowerment #DonateForGood #PreserveHerStory #CWHF #ConnecticutWomensHallofFame