The League of Women Voters of Virginia recently discovered that information about the women of the Virginia Hall of Fame, located in the Capitol, was unavailable. Connie A Houston, president of the League. To commemorate National Women's History Month, March 2000, League Historian, Bernice Colvard accepted the challenge to develop the information for a pamphlet. The 20' century was a dynamic period for women with progress made in many areas.
History alone provides a yardstick for gauging progress and change.
To preserve this legacy, the League of Women Voters celebrates those pioneers whose achievements have led the way for others by preparing a pamphlet of the honorees which defines their successes. The pamphlet is now available to the public.