Women’s Defense Corps

In the middle of the twentieth century, when bombs fell from the skies and soldiers marched off to battlefields half a world away, women at home faced a choice. They could stand by, waiting anxiously for news from the front lines. Or they could organize, train, and step forward as defenders themselves. Out of this choice emerged the Women’s Defense Corps—a movement that saw women don uniforms, drill in formation, and prepare to protect their families and communities in times of crisis.

Jamaica Plain Historical SocietySeptember 13, 2025

Oral History: Shirley (Brauneis) Hutchins

Shirley (Brauneis) Hutchins will be 88 years old on September 11, 2025. She lived at 76 Weld Hill Street in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain for 75 years. She shares her memories of JP over the decades and of a full and happy life.

PeopleJamaica Plain Historical SocietySeptember 10, 2025Oral History, Forest Hills

The Boston Women's Heritage Trail: The Future is Hers (event video)

This presentation by Ferna Phillips, a Board Member of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail was provided to celebrate Women’s History Month 2025. The BWHT highlights the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument.