Celebrating Women's History Month by walking to monuments that portray women who made a difference in history. Ms. Muscle's walk celebrates the achievements of historical women and opens a conversation about public art and the experience of gender equality in today's world.

Ms. Muscle Monument Tour of Public Statues of Women in Manhattan 2024

To celebrate Women’s History Month Ms. Muscle led a 6-mile tour to six monuments in Manhattan that depict historical women.

In front of the Gertrude Stein Statue sculpted by Jo Davidson.

photo by Paul Takeuchi

The tour started at Golda Meir Square in front of the bust of Meir sculpted by Beatrice Goldfine.

photo by Paul Takeuchi

Some participants in the tour walked the whole way. Others joined in along the route. 

photo by Paul Takeuchi

Ms. Muscle in the double biceps pose, vocalizing to celebrate powerful historic women, women who made a difference in history. In front of the Women’s Rights Pioneers monument sculpted by Meredith Bergmann. The monument portrays Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

photo by Paul Takeuchi

At each monument Ms. Muscle engaged the participants in conversation. She shared information about, and quotes from, the historical women depicted.

cell phone video by Ed Kahn

Swing Low: Harriet Tubman Memorial sculpted Alison Saar was the last monument on the tour.

photo by Paul Takeuchi