March is National Women’s History Month and it’s the perfect time to take a few moments to think about the many women past and present who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality and justice. The 2023 theme for Women's History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”. This month let’s celebrate the contributions of women throughout our history and honor the stories that have…
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While it’s always a great time to uplift women’s voices, accomplishments and contributions, Women’s History Month is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the forward-thinking and progressive women who have played a part in changing our world for the better – both in years past and today. If you’re looking for ways to immerse yourself into history this month, Cayuga County is an excellent place to…
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The Finger Lakes region has fabulous assets that make it an ideal place to live and travel, including our impressive historical figures who changed the way we live today. Among these impactful individuals are our own Harriet Tubman, Frances Seward, Martha Coffin Wright and Emily Howland, all of whom called Cayuga County home. Have you ever pondered what traits you might have that resemble those…
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March is the perfect month to celebrate the innovative, creative women who live in our area as well as the strong fearless women who carved out a future for us all. We are lucky to live an area that was an epicenter for women’s rights. Let’s take a up close look at a few of the trail blazing women from history. I think you will be amazed at their bravery, their sacrifices, their struggles, and…
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By: Tanya Brothen Small businesses are booming across Cayuga County. All you have to do is visit various Main Streets in the region to see that local bakeries, restaurants, yoga studios, gift shops, and other storefronts are bustling with locals and tourists alike. Look even closer, and you’ll notice that these businesses all have something in common: more and more, they are women-owned…
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2022 is a special year in the world of honoring equal rights. Not only is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the forefront of our society today, this year marks 200 years since the birth of a great American hero and iconic leader in the realm of freedom and equity for all - Harriett Tubman! Although the exact date of her birth is not known, it is believed that she was born in March, and we know…
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