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As author of The Virginia House-Wife (1824), the first American regional cookbook, Mary Randolph transformed cooking and household management in ways that continue to influence chefs and domestic supervisors.

Chesterfield County and Richmond

A quintessential hostess, Dolley Madison was at the center of the national political scene for many years and defined the role of First Lady in the 19th century.

Orange County

The granddaughter of an illegally enslaved Indian woman, Rachel Findlay successfully sued for her freedom and ensured the freedom of many of her descendants.

Wythe County

By applying to the University of Virginia to pursue graduate studies, Alice Jackson challenged Virginia's laws of segregation.

Richmond

From her cattle farm in Prince William County, Annie Snyder fought successfully to preserve the land around the Civil War battlefield at Manassas.

Manassas

A pharmacist, Eva Fleming Scott was the first woman elected to the Senate of Virginia.

Amelia County

As an educator and author, Isabel Wood Rogers advocated that Christians take an active and responsible interest in the secular world.

Richmond

A nationally known painter, Theresa Pollak was the founding faculty member of the School of Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Richmond

Throughout her life, Anne Dobie Peebles was a relentless advocate for public education and health-care improvements for all Virginians.

Sussex County

Undine Smith Moore described herself as "a teacher who composes," while educating her students about music theory as well as the contributions of African Americans to American music and culture.

Ettrick