UDPL Adult Discovery & Learning

Discover how women have shaped American history through preservation, using it as a powerful tool for patriotism and civic identity since the early 1800s. This course explores how their efforts not only safeguarded historic sites but also highlighted women’s contributions to nation-building. Uncover the stories behind these preservation pioneers and their lasting impact on American culture.

Instructor: Cynthia Little, Ph.D. is a historian who has been involved with women's history and feminist causes since the 1970's. She co-founded Feminist Tours of Philadelphia in 1973, the first women's history tours in US and was one of the founders of National Women's History Month. She has a doctorate in history from Temple University.