Women’s History Month: Who was Jane Addams?

How much do you know about the history of women in Rockford?

In celebration and recognition of Women’s History Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with Midway Village Museum to bring readers a local women’s history fact of the day.

Visit rrstar.com or the Rockford Register Star newspaper each day throughout the month of March to read about the women who played significant roles in Rockford history.

Laura Jane Addams was born in nearby Cedarville in 1860. Her father was a founding member of the Republican Party and friend of Abraham Lincoln. He inspired his daughter to dream of doing big things in life. When she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, it became obvious she had succeeded in this endeavor.