Gals Guide
Named by Sitting Bull “Little Miss Sure Shot.” She wow’d audiences before, after and during her time with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was an international star and rarely missed the mark. Today we’re talking about the life and legacy of your gal, Annie Oakley. LEARN ABOUT ANNIE IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES CLICK […]
Learn about a hard working gal who created a hair care line that made her one of the most successful African-American business owners of her time. She was an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and an activist. Get ready for the amazing life and legacy of your gal, Madam CJ Walker. Learn about Madam in less than […]
“Careful, or he’ll see your bloomers!” I don’t know why this is a phrase I’ve heard from time to time. I always assumed bloomers were another term for underpants, and it turns out I’m not the only to have thought that. Bloomers have an interesting history in clothing one that sheds a nearly double-meaning on […]
We’re super proud of our student-friendly podcast Your Gal Friday. Launched in 2017, it has released remarkable episodes about gals of history. The show even an award for Best Family Podcast. So we thought why not celebrate the legacy of these gals a little more by giving you some awesome Halloween costuming ideas. Annie Jump […]
1. Ava Gardner Museum The Ava Gardner Museum is located in Smithfield, North Carolina and honors the glamorous leading lady. Featuring costumes, movie posters, and personal items the museum has a self guided tour. 2. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut hosts musical acts and events […]
Learn about the astronomer who, in a time when women couldn’t vote and were rarely accepted for their scientific minds, classified the stars in a system that is still used today. We’re uncovering the life and legacy of your gal, Annie Jump Cannon. Learn about Annie in less than 3 minutes CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL […]
Today we are talking about a gal called “our lady of the ladle” She peppered our TV screens from her kitchen and reached ours. She added spice to our lives and french flavors to our cooking. This a-steamed gal, cooked her way into our hearts for generations. Today we’re going to let the cooking puns […]
Today we are talking about the inventor of the windshield wiper, Your Gal, Mary Anderson. Click here for the full podcast episode in an audio player on your computer/device. Or the You Tube link below. Inventing the Windshield Wiper There’s not actually a lot of information out there about Mary’s personal life. What we do know […]
In this special episode of Your Gal Friday we talk about 4 early film pioneers that created the framework for movies today spanning from 1896-1982. The 4 gals in this episode are: Alice Guy Blache, Lois Weber, Dorothy Arzner and Margaret Booth. Click here for the full podcast episode in an audio player on your computer/device. […]
Today we are talking about a gal dedicated her life to women’s rights, sparked by not being allowed to speak because she was a woman, to speaking around the country about the importance of the right to vote, anti-slavery and the dangers of alcohol. Your Gal, Susan B Anthony. Click here for the full podcast episode […]
Today we are talking about the mother of computers, which is gonna seem odd because she died nearly 100 years before the first computer was ever completed. Her work with Charles Babbage was ahead of its time but her influence and innovation is still inspiring men and women all over the world. Your Gal, Ada […]
Today we’re going to talk about a remarkable rebel. Born into slavery, she not only escaped but she made 13 rescue missions to save family and friends. In the Civil War she was a nurse, an armed scout and a spy. She was the first woman to lead war-time troops. She was speaker for abolition, […]
As you may know, Drunk History is a hilarious yet informative show on Comedy Central. Starting as a web series in 2007, the premise of the show is that your story teller is very drunk but they are telling you about a true moment in history. The reenactments incorporate the drunk storyteller foibles and the […]
Today we are talking about a gal who is one of the top Jazz singers in history. Named the “First lady of song” she won 13 Grammys and sold more than 40 million albums. She sang songs from the Great American Songbook and made them her own. Ira Gershwin once said “I never knew how […]
Here is a gal who was so fearless that in a time when women, African-Americans, and Native Americans were banned from learning how to fly – she did. In her own words, she “refused to accept ‘no’ for an answer” With nail-biting barnstorming aerial stunt performances, this gal kept you on the edge of your […]
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