Friends of Rockhaven

In late 2020, Congress passed legislation (P.L. 116-330, signed into law on 1/13/2021) directing the U.S. Mint to consult with NWHM, as well as the Smithsonian Institution American Women’s History Initiative and the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus, to identify prominent American women to honor on a series of quarter dollars over the next four years, with circulation beginning in early 2022. The National Women's History Museum is thrilled to play a role in highlighting inspiring women in this extraordinary way. Send us your recommendations of women to be included in the project here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScqWjRHVCn5LXSehx/viewform

"Silent Serial Stunt Women Daredevils without a Net By Larry Telles" *I love that you scroll past all these photos of lovely ladies then suddenly a modern photo of a guy (the author)! https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=5904083349143552

For the last day of Women's History Month, a poem by Camille Rainville: Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t show your thighs. Don’t show your breasts. Don’t show your midriff. Don’t show your cleavage. Don’t show your underwear. Don’t show your shoulders. Cover up. Leave something to the imagination. Dress modestly. Don’t be a temptress. Men can’t control themselves. Men have needs. You ...Continue reading

Just learned many Tiffany Lamps were designed by a woman! https://www.nyhistory.org/womens-history

Women's history is American history, said Mia Nagawiecki, Vice-President for Education at the New-York Historical Society. Leaving them out neglects the truth, stifles nuance, and robs girls and womenas well as all Americansof important stories of resilience, empowerment, and courage. (By way of the Institute of Museum and Library Services)

Ever been to Pann's?

In an address written by Elizabeth Blackwell in 1885, she laid out the mission of the infirmary to allow women to consult doctors of their own sex, free of charge; to provide the growing number of female medical students with the practical experience denied them by established hospitals; and to train nurses. Thank you, Avoiding Regret, for drawing our attention to this!

A group of women restaurant owners creating a support group for women in the wine and restaurant industries and beyond. (Including the Border Grill ladies who supported an FoR silent auction!) #bywomenforwomen

Days like this I think about why Agnes chose to open Rockhaven in Verdugo City

Wishing all our Friends a lovely holiday season!

The still small voice vibrating

Within the next few months this video of our tour will be going up on our website. Our own remarkable John Newcomb created it, as well as building interior tours, walkway tours, an Over Rockhaven video, even a Then and Now video, all accessible through an interactive map - click where you want to see and off you'll go! We are incredibly lucky and grateful to have him in our community! https://vimeo.com/462495963

They are again looking into housing. And The Brick wall is starting to fail! As are all the buildings. Glendale is waiting for someone else to take on their responsibility.