Ellen S. Richards

By gracenblaylock

  • Ellen writes first textbook

    First FACS textbook recognized by the department of education

  • born

    Ellen S. Richards in born

  • Smith-Hughes act

    FACS established as vocational education

  • Home economics is born

    29 home economics leaders met in Chicago to create one national student organization

  • Future homemakers of America is founded

  • membership peaked

    Future Homemakers of America's membership peaked at 607,175

  • national headquarters is built

    The National Board of Directors approved the purchase of land on which the build the national headquarters and leadership center in Reston, VA

  • STAR events are intoduced

    STAR events are versions of chapter activities

  • regional meetings across united states

    National FCCLA began hosting a series of regional cluster meetings across the United States.

  • lifesmarts knowledge bowl is introduced

    a new competitive event

  • FCCLA is 70 years strong