Virginia Women in History
Virginia Women in History was an annual program sponsored by the Library of Virginia that honored Virginia women, living and dead, for their contributions to their community, region, state, and nation. The program began in 2000 under the aegis of the Virginia Foundation for Women and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; from 2006 to 2020 it was administered by the Library of Virginia. In 2021, it was replaced by the Strong Men and Women in Virginia History program.
Image: Virginia Guard Bronze Star recipient honored at Virginia Women in History event 120329 A DO111 009
Image: Sgt. Monica Beltran is honored by Shannon Venable (right), vice president for Generation Financial Management at Dominion Virginia Power, during the Virginia Women in History program March 29
Image: SGT Monica Beltran, the first woman in the Virginia National Guard to receive the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, is honored March 29, 2012 during the Virginia Women in History program
Image: Sgt. Monica Beltran, the first woman in the Virginia National Guard to receive the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, is honored March 29, 2012 during the Virginia Women in History program
Ella Graham Agnew was a Virginia educator and social worker. She was the first woman named a field demonstration agent by the United States Department of Agriculture, and later occupied high-level positions supporting the New Deal.
Ella Graham Agnew
Historical marker honoring Ella Graham Agnew in Crewe