Other African American, Education, and Women's History Sites Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum
Madam C. J. Walker: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Social Activist
This detailed and interesting site is administered by A'Lelia Perry Bundles, the great-great-granddaughter of Madam Walker, and a former producer with ABC News's World News Tonight in Washington, D.C. Madam Walker was a contemporary of Charlotte Hawkins Brown and made contributions to PMI. Ms. Bundles is writing an updated biography of Madam Walker and four generations of women in her family. (New sections on alumni and contributors will soon be added to the Brown Museum Website).
African American Women's History
A methodological guide to manuscript sources in the Special Collections Library at Duke University
Alice Freeman Palmer: The Evolution of a New Woman
On-line text of Ruth Bordin's book about Mrs. Palmer, provided by the University of Michigan Press
The Black History Network
The Success Story of Those Who Rise Above
Burlington and Alamance County Convention and Visitors Bureau
An introduction to historical attractions, special events, golf courses, and accommodations in and around the Burlington area.
The Depot
Your Gateway to Greater Greensboro, North Carolina
National Women's History Project
A nonprofit organization, founded in 1980, that is committed to providing education, promotional materials, and informational services to recognize and celebrate women's diverse lives and historic contributions to society.
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Administered by the National Park Service. Step back in time and experience the life of a famous man who was born a slave, but rose to become an important and controversial African American leader.
W. E. B. DuBois on Education
A Kenyon College Website with links to information on this famous African American educator.
Women and Education
A selective list of books at the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe College, regarding women and education in the United States.
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Information
The Site Today
- Overview
- A Brief History
- More About the Museum
- Map & Directions
- Local Weather
- Facilities
- Special Events
- Existing Structures
- Canary Cottage, Dr. Brown's home
- Teacher Materials (PDF)
- A Bibliography
Dr. Brown
- A Student Remembers
- Early Life
- C. H. Brown and the Palmer Memorial Institute
- Rules for School
- A National Figure
- Civic Life
- "The Negro and the Social Graces"
- The "Three Bs" of Education
- Time Line of Achievement
The School
- The Birth and Growth of Palmer Memorial Institute
- Campus Views
- Student Life
- Sports at PMI
- Former Campus Structure