Women's History

“P” is for Poppenheim, Mary Barnett (1866-1936) and Louisa Bouknight Poppenheim (1868-1957). Club women, social reformers.

“P” is for Poppenheim, Mary Barnett (1866-1936) and Louisa Bouknight Poppenheim (1868-1957). Club women, social reformers.

“W “is for Women's suffrage. The earliest suffrage clubs in the state were not organized until the 1890s but suffragists were beginning to receive notice.

“W “is for Women's suffrage. The earliest suffrage clubs in the state were not organized until the 1890s but suffragists were beginning to receive notice.

“W” is for Women's clubs. The South Carolina women's club movement was a powerful force for social change.

“W” is for Women's clubs. The South Carolina women's club movement was a powerful force for social change.

“P” is for the Pollitzer sisters. Educators, suffragists, reformers. Carrie, Mabel, and Anita Pollitzer were all born in Charleston.

“P” is for the Pollitzer sisters. Educators, suffragists, reformers. Carrie, Mabel, and Anita Pollitzer were all born in Charleston.

Mike Switzer interviews business news website editor Alan Cooper about women making an impact in our state as part of celebrating National Women’s History Month.

Mike Switzer interviews business news website editor Alan Cooper about women making an impact in our state as part of celebrating National Women’s History Month.