Women’s History Fun Patch Patch Program®

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This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®. Patch image shows a watermark. Your patches will not have a watermark.

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Suggestions for how Girls can earn the Women’s History Patch:

Print our free Teen Heroes From the Past Download:

Your girls can learn about women who started making in impact in history as teenagers.

Juliette Low: Learn about Girl Scout of the USA founder and her Helping Hands organization before that.
Sacagawea: A guide and interpreter on westward expedition in 1805.
Ernestine Rose: Learn about her activism for equality for weomn, abolition of slavery and religious tolerance.
Sybil Ludington: Learn about this Revolutionary War Heroine.
Mary Shelley: Ask girls why people thought it was her husband who wrote her famous book.
Maria Mitchell: Teen astronomer and advocate for women’s rights.
Maria Tallchief: Paved the way for future American and Native American ballerinas.
Barbara Johns: Advocated for equal educational opportunities for black school children.
Nancy Lopez: Broke barriers for women and Hispanic athletes in golf
Samantha Smith: Ambassador for Peace
Lynne Cox: A champion swimmer who advocated for Title IX to help ensure equal opportunities for women in sports
Nadia Comaneci: Her performance at the 1976 Montreal Olympics changed judging standards in women’s gymnastics. She is a lifelong supporter of the Special Olympics and continues to advocate for people with intellectual disabilities.

Activities:

1. Until the 1960’s and 1970’s women couldn’t have a bank account or buy property without a man to co-sign. Find out who introduced the bill to the Senate and which woman helped write the legislation.
2. Find out when and how did women gained the right to vote.
3. Find out who the first female judge was and when she was appointed.
4. Find out who became the first female doctor in 1849.
5. Today, there are still things that need to be improved for equality for girls and women. Can you think of anything?

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