Falls Church Women's History
The story of Falls Church is best told through the lives of some of its most daring, accomplished, and consequential residents—the women of Falls Church.
The story of Falls Church is best told through the lives of some of its most daring, accomplished, and consequential residents—the women of Falls Church.
Since its founding in 1699, Falls Church has been shaped by the women who saw a need and found a way to make their community better.
Since its founding in 1699, Falls Church has been shaped by the women who saw a need and found a way to make their community better.
The Falls Church Women’s History Walk honors these pioneers, abolitionists, educators, entrepreneurs, politicians, historians, artists, and activists. Their civic engagement and dedication have helped establish Falls Church as a vibrant, responsive and well-loved community.
The Falls Church Women’s History Walk honors these pioneers, abolitionists, educators, entrepreneurs, politicians, historians, artists, and activists. Their civic engagement and dedication have helped establish Falls Church as a vibrant, responsive and well-loved community.
Partner Organizations
Partner Organizations
Friends of the Women's History Walk
Friends of the Women's History Walk
Founded in 2017 by Nikki Graves Henderson of the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation
researches the stories of the women featured on the Herstory Stations
records oral histories
works with community groups to preserve and present the history of Falls Church
selects the Honorary Grand Marshals, Young Activists, and Women Making a Difference.
Marybeth Connelly
Carol DeLong
Sally Ekfelt
Beth Hahn
Nikki Graves Henderson
Julie Krachman
Nancy Brandon
Marty Meserve
Sally Phillips
Ellen Salsbury
Sharon Schoeller
Jane Scully
Edie Snyder
Melissa Teates
Terry Zawacki
