Poet. Autodidact (unschoolers, REPRESENT!). New Hampshirite. Prestigious literary prize named for her. In 1830s and 1840s, held a "Ladies Fair" at Quincy Market, and raised $30,000 for the completion of the Bunker Hill Monument. Mostly responsible for creating a unified national Thanksgiving. Editor of Godey's Lady's Book. Huge proponent of education for girls and women.... Continue Reading →