Better Days

🗽 Happy Fourth! Today and every day, we honor the women who have worked to create a more perfect union. #herstory #womenshistory #July4th

What are you doing for International Women's Day? We'd love to see you at this talk and tea at the Pioneer Memorial Museum in Salt Lake City. Our Historical Director @rebekahrclark is one of the speakers! 2 pm | 300 N. Main Street, SLC #InternationalWomensDay #utahwomen

🌟 Sliding into the holidays like... Wishing you and yours safe and happy celebrations! #herstory #utahwomenmakehistory

Love this photo from @utahstatehistory. Happy Wednesday! #womancrushwednesday #herstory #utahwomen #utahwomenmakehistory

🎨 Calling all student artists! Our annual contest is now open for grades 4-12. Submit your art about a trailblazing Utah woman for the chance to win cash and other prizes from local businesses. Details: buff.ly/3F13LPC #herstory #utahwomenmakehistory #uted

Happy #IndependenceDay!

@Les_Carpenter @KPete801 Oops, our reply got buried! 1950 was the first time that happened, but I think it’s safe to say this is the first time three parties nominated women (there wasn’t a 3rd candidate in 1950). utahwomenshistory.org/2020/10/utah-w…

@BetterDays2020 @KPete801 Thank you! So this race is the first where all parties nominated women?

Calling #utpol history buffs…has Utah ever seen state race before now where all party nominees were women? Are we witnessing a historic moment?

@Les_Carpenter @KPete801 But in 1950, Ivy Baker Priest (R) challenged incumbent Reva Beck Bosone (D) and there were no other candidates, as far as we know. utahwomenshistory.org/2020/10/utah-w…

@Les_Carpenter @KPete801 Good question! In 1992 and 1994, Karen Shepherd and Enid Mickelson faced each other as R and D nominees for Congress. There were independent male candidates in the race as well.

A new mural honoring women who built up the community of Rose Park will be unveiled tonight at the Rose Park Community Gardens. The local artist gave me a sneak peek & explains why this project is so special to him.

What a wonderful community recognition & celebration... packed seating and a big crowd standing, everyone acknowledging the influence of one of the remarkable women. Thanks, @BetterDays2020 & other sponsors.

Join us throughout June & July for Utah Civic Season, a new summer tradition of learning & action about our democracy! We're joining w/ organizations across Utah & the US. Check out buff.ly/3MlF18b for more info on these events.

🌺 Join us on June 21! Free event – details and registration here: buff.ly/43uxxqr Hosted with @WasatchGardens, @NWSaltLake, and @UTHistory. #herstory #SLC #UtahWomenMakeHistory #publicart #CivicSeason

"When you see the need to speak out, you just do it." Alice Kasai was a civil rights leader who built bridges of understanding and peace. She led the Japanese American Citizens League in SLC during #WWII. #AAPIHeritageMonth #herstory buff.ly/3WfthZ9

Martha's on the road again! Come see her at the Brigham City library through May 24, or catch her at the @morgancountylibrary from May 25 to June 8. Download a free toolkit or host Martha in your town: buff.ly/3lhVH6Q #SendMartha #MarthaHughesCannon #herstory

Mother-daughter suffragest duos! You can learn more about them here: buff.ly/3oX0I6v !! Happy Mother's Day! #UtahPacificIslanderHeritageMonth #HerStory #UtahWomenLead #UtahWomenAdvocate #utahhistory #utahwomenlead @ocautah

On May 13, 1963, exactly 60 years ago, Betty Miller became the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific! Learn more here: buff.ly/40FggZK

Winners from our art contest are now part of a traveling exhibit! Your school, museum, or library can sign up to host the "She Started It" exhibition featuring women who have made a difference across Utah. buff.ly/3LXaUor #herstory #SheStartedIt #UtahWomenMakeHistory

Lydia Simbulan Concepcion was a Filipina chemical engineer who worked at the Utah Department of Agriculture as the Assistant State Chemist. Learn more about Lydia & other women who made a difference in Utah at buff.ly/40UXZYt #herstory #UtahWomenMakeHistory

Happy May Day! These @Rowlandhall1867 students celebrated 100 years ago dressed as flowers. Bring on the warm weather! #herstory #MayDay #UtahWomen