Not your grandma's "church lady" cookbook -- Calais native Louise Andrews Kent revolutionized the rural cookbook with poetic prose as "Mrs. Appleyard".

In recognition of Women's History Month, commentator Deborah Luskin has the story of a woman who became a much-loved country doctor in Brattleboro - at a time when most physicians were men.

Twenty-five years ago, Madeleine Kunin became the first woman to be elected governor of Vermont.  She addressed an anniversary symposium this week at UVM.  You can listen to her speech here.

All this week, VPR has been observing Women's History Month - and the Champlain quadricentennial - by honoring Vermont women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Louise Lampman-Larivee is the greatgranddaughter of the Abenaki woman from Swanton known as Grandma Lampman, who was known for her knowledge of tribal customs and medicinal herbs.

VPR is observing Women's History Month - and the Champlain quadricentennial - by honoring five women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Today, Julia Lewandoski* has the story of Sadie White - Winooski mill worker, long-time state legislator, and preservationist.

VPR is celebrating Women's History Month - and the Champlain quadricentennial - with stories of five women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Among them is the story of Florence Weld, longest-serving director of Camp Hochelaga on Lake Champlain, told by Mrs. Weld's granddaughter, Joan Curtis.

This week - for women's history month and the Lake Champlain quadricentennial - VPR salutes five women who contributed to the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Today, freelance writer and researcher, Julia Lewandoski, has the story of Philomene** Daniels - first woman Steamboat Captain on Lake Champlain - and in the nation.

March is women's history month and in anticipation of the Lake Champlain quadricentennial, VPR is honoring the memory of five women who figured prominently in the history and culture of the Champlain Valley. Writer and historian Cyndy Bittinger has the story of Fanny Allen, privileged daughter of Ethan Allen who chose a life of service.

Five women who figured prominently in the settling, development and culture of the Champlain Valley.