The Ladies

 

Abigail Adams

Founding Mother, Patriot, Wife and Political Advisor to America's Second President.

In her many letters to her husband and friends Abigail Adams expressed the concerns and accomplishments of an early American patriotic woman.  Her most famous request was for Congress to "...Remember the ladies..."

Betsy Ross

Flag-Maker, Patriot.


Elizabeth Griscomb Ross Ashburn Claypoole’s story differs from, and is superior to the myths that enshroud her true legacy. Hers is the story of a strong and independent woman who was willing to work hard and follow her own mind and heart at a time when women were expected to conform to tradition...

Annie Oakley

Sharp-shooter, Superstar


The most famous woman of her day, she insisted on presenting herself as the epitome of feminine propriety while putting on one of the most exciting stage shows of turn of the 20th century...

Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Gad-fly, President’s daughter, Congressman's wife, and Washington D.C. power broker.


Alice Roosevelt's life spanned much of the 20th century and she witnessed political change from the inside out.  Always near the center of the social melee, yet walking the tight-rope of high society with an innate political savvy and scathing wit...

Molly Pitcher

Icon of Courage

Mary Ludwig Hays was a true war hero. She valiantly strove beyond her traditional role of carrying pitchers of cold water to cool both men and canon during the Battle of Monmouth. When she witnessed her husband wounded too severely to fulfill his post at a cannon, Mary took his place, standing beside the artillerymen throughout the rest of the fight...

 

The ladies I portray lived decidedly unique lives, yet they all embodied strength, tenacity, and resourcefulness.

Most of the photographs and names throughout this site are links. If you would like to learn more about one of The Ladies pictured below, place your cursor over either the photo or the name and click to be taken to a page dedicated to Kim’s interpretation of that individual.