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The Women Of New York State Parks
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The Women Of New York State Parks

March 7, 2025 New York State Parks Leave a comment

If you’ve ever drifted off to sleep at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park or gone to a nature program at Minna Anthony Common Nature Center and wondered about their namesakes, this post is for you! During Women’s History Month, let’s explore the stories of writers, activists, politicians, and ordinary women who have lent their names to state parks and nature centers.

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Betty and Wilbur Davis State ParkEmma Treadwell Thacher Nature Centerfranny reese state parkHarriet Hollister Spencer Recreation AreaHelen McNitt State ParkMarsha P. Johnson State ParkMills Norrie State Parkminna anthony common nature centerOgden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State ParkPat McGee TrailRuth Livingston MillsShirley Chisholm State ParkSojourner TruthSojourner Truth State ParkStaatsburgh State Historic SiteThacher State Parkwellesley island state parkWomen's HistoryWomen's History Month

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