Renton Honors "Women's History Month"

Join author Mary Michaelson of “Aunt Phoebe’s Corner,” a historical research company, as she reads from her book, "Finding Aunt Phoebe: My search for the True Life of Phoebe Goodell Judson," at the , tonight, Tuesday, March 15 at 5 p.m. The program is geared toward a high school and adult audience.

Phoebe and her husband Holden Allen Judson co-founded the town of Lynden, Wash., in 1870. She passed away in 1926 at the age of 94, less than two months after she published her memoir, "A Pioneer's Search for an Ideal Home." 

Learn more about Mary Michaelson's research into the life of Phoebe Goodell Judson and other Pacific Northwest pioneers.

Women's history month extends far beyond Renton.

Yesterday, the Metropolitan King County Council proclaimed March “Women’s History Month” to recognize and honor women for countless contributions to their communities, government and the nation.

 This year's theme for the celebration was “Our History is Our Strength.” 

“King County has been fortunate enough to cultivate many homegrown woman leaders,” said Council Vice Chair Jane Hague in a press release from the county. “Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to recognize these leaders and explore how women have played a role in shaping our society.”

 “This proclamation ensures our continued recognition of women everywhere, many of whom we live and work alongside today, who have demonstrated the courage to pave new paths and create a vision of what is possible for all of us to achieve,” said Council member Julia Patterson.

Congress first recognized “Women’s History Week” in 1981. Then, in 1987 Congress changed “Women’s History Week” to “Women History Month.”

“Our region has a proud history of women leading in government, business and community, and we are stronger and more prosperous for it,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Woman have overcome many barriers, but we must never lose sight of the need to keep fighting for equality and opportunities for all people.”