March 17, 2019 - The National Park Service preserves important cultural and historic sites across our nation. Many of these interesting places honor the contributions women made to the country and discuss the challenges they’ve faced on their march to equality. To celebrate Women’s History Month, start planning your trip today to explore a few of these sites.

(Left) Sarah Winnemucca, Nevada Historical Society

Sarah Winnemucca was born in 1844, and was a member of the Paiute tribe in present-day Nevada. During the Indian Wars of the 19th century, Winnemucca was a skilled interpreter and negotiator between American Indian tribes and the U.S. Army. As a staunch advocate for native rights, Winnemucca met with President Rutherford B. Hayes and Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz in 1880 to negotiate the humane treatment of her tribe. Learn more about Winnemucca and other stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.


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