New York Historical Exhibition Recasts Women as Central to American Independence
From May 29 to October 25, 2026, the New York Historical Society will showcase 'Revolutionary Women' in the Joyce B. Cowin Women's History Gallery, marking the country's 250th anniversary. This exhibition utilizes research from the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, highlighting neglected primary materials such as letters, financial records, and archaeological finds (including shoe soles and children's toys from military camps) to emphasize the pivotal roles women played in the political, social, and economic changes of the 18th century.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs May 29 – October 25, 2026
- Venue: Joyce B. Cowin Women's History Gallery at The New York Historical
- Commemorates the semiquincentennial of American independence
- Based on research from the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library
- Features overlooked primary sources: letters, financial ledgers, archaeological artifacts
- Artifacts include shoe soles and children's toys excavated from military camps
- Reappraises women's roles in the American founding
- Moves beyond myths and legends of the American Revolution
Entities
Institutions
- The New York Historical
- Joyce B. Cowin Women's History Gallery
- Patricia D. Klingenstein Library
Locations
- New York City
- United States