womens committee

Women's Committee for the 250th

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Women have played an influential and outsized role in every one of our nation’s anniversary celebrations since 1876. From building a one-of-a-kind Women’s Pavilion showcasing women’s inventions and innovations at the Centennial World’s Fair, to restoring Strawberry Mansion in 1926 and Laurel Hill Mansion in 1976, women have used their leadership and capital to create a legacy of action and impact.


Building on this tradition, the Women’s Committee for the 250th harnesses the social, intellectual and economic power of women to support transformational legacy projects that elevate the contributions of Philadelphia women to Philadelphia and American history. These efforts underscore the importance of women’s leadership, the power of individual and collective action, and Philadelphia’s role in the past, present and future of U.S. democracy.

 

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womens committee
Learn more about the Committee
The Committee is part of Philadelphia250, a program of the Philadelphia Visitor Center, and is committed to supporting Philadelphia’s vision for a celebration that engages all communities, fosters civic pride and action, and extends the economic and cultural benefits of 2026 throughout all neighborhoods.
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Who Are the Women's Committee?
More than 300 women have joined the Committee since it was launched in 2024 - donating their time, talent and treasure to making sure the legacy projects are a success. Learn who we are and join this prestigious group of women who are helping make history -- again.
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Belmont Mansion
2026 Legacy Project: The Revitalization of Belmont Mansion and the Underground Railroad Museum
Inspired by the story of the American Women’s Heritage Society, the Women’s Committee will raise funds to help restore Belmont Mansion, a weekend retreat for the Founding Fathers in the colonial era. Saved from demolition in 1986 by Audrey Johnson-Thornton, over the past 40 years three generations of African-American women have preserved the site while uncovering its history as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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