Lori Osborne carefully climbs down a steep flight of stairs into a dim expanse. She inhales, the musky air mingling with rotting paper and dust-covered furniture. To her, the scent is warm and familiar. Osborne’s...

In honor of Frances Willard’s 175th birthday, the nonprofit dedicated to her life’s work is sponsoring an initiative to raise awareness of her role as a social activist. “A lot of people have...