The role of French and American women during the American Revolution
Villa Albertine is pleased to welcome you to a special panel on the roles of French and American women during the American Revolution.
International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide on March 8, will be held on March 6 this year at the French Embassy. This event is a moment of action, awareness-raising, and mobilization to promote gender equality, a priority for the French government.
Officially recognized in 1977 by the United Nations and in 1982 in France, this day has its origins in the labor struggles and women’s demonstrations at the turn of the 20th century in North America and Europe. It highlights the progress that has been made, measures the challenges that remain to be addressed, and reminds us that gender equality, women’s participation in political and economic life, and the improvement of their rights enrich our societies and require the constant commitment of each and every one of us.
The panel will feature Samantha Snyder, an American historian specializing in the American Revolution and transatlantic movements in the 18th century. Samantha Snyder is a researcher Librarian and Manager of the Library Research Fellowship Program at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. A historian specializing in early American and xomen’s history, she supports scholars and researchers in working with archival collections related to George Washington and the eighteenth century. Her work combines academic research, public history, and a strong commitment to making historical sources accessible and engaging for a wide audience.
The panel will also feature Lauren Duval, a historian of early North America and the Atlantic World specializing in women’s and gender history and the era of the American Revolution. She is currently completing her first book, The Home Front: Revolutionary Households, Military Occupation, and the Making of American Independence, forthcoming with the Omohundro Institute Press, which examines the Revolution through the experiences of households in British-occupied cities. Her work has appeared in the William and Mary Quarterly and in major edited volumes on the American Revolution.
On the occasion of America250, it is essential to highlight the French and American women who contributed, often invisibly, to the American Revolution, in order to offer a more inclusive and historically accurate reading of the founding narratives. This highlight is fully in line with the priorities of the French Embassy’s America250 Task Force, linking history, cultural diplomacy, and transatlantic dialogue on democratic values.
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Security Rules: Each person attending the event must have a ticket registered in their name and a government-issued ID that matches the name on the reservation to enter the Embassy. No one will be admitted without a reservation and official ID. Due to strict security measures, please arrive on time, as doors will be closed at 10:00 am sharp. Please allow for extra time for security screenings.
For security reasons, large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and bike helmets are not allowed on Embassy grounds. The security team may confiscate any items considered inappropriate.
Parking:
There is no on-site parking.
- Metered parking is available on Reservoir Road at $2.30/hour (max 4h until 10pm)
- Garage parking is available at Georgetown MedStar Health (Entrance #2, 2800 Reservoir Road NW), approx. $25 for up to 3 hours