National Women's History Month is a time to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This year's theme, "Women Pioneering the Future," highlights both historical and contemporary women who have made significant strides in various fields. From civil rights to science, these women have paved the way for future generations. Here’s how you can join the celebration and learn more about these inspiring figures.
The National Women’s History Project (NWHP) has chosen "Women Pioneering the Future" as this year's theme. This theme celebrates pioneering women from U.S. history who have led and won struggles for equality and civil rights, created and advanced educational and professional opportunities, and made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, and humanistic causes. It also honors innovative women of today who continue to expand the frontiers of possibility for future generations.
Get the official poster for National Women's History Month to display at your home, workplace, or community center. You can order it from the National Women's History Project.
Encourage your local City Council to make a proclamation in honor of National Women's History Month. A sample proclamation can be found here.
Order educational placemats and distribute them at your workplace, your children’s school cafeteria, or a local charity. These placemats, along with banners, buttons, bookmarks, and balloons, are available here.
Check out power contact websites for working women and add your own. A list of these websites can be found here.
This year’s honorees include:
More information about these honorees can be found here.
Explore women’s museums across the country:
Links to these museums can be found here.
Test your knowledge with the Groundbreaking Women Quiz. Sample question: Former Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins (1880-1965) was the first woman to be appointed to a presidential cabinet. Which leader did she serve under? (Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, or Calvin Coolidge?). Take the quiz here.
Learn about women who have won the Pulitzer Prize, such as Sara Teasdale, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, Harper Lee, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Wendy Wasserstein. A complete list can be found here.
Start with Madame Curie, a two-time Nobel Prize winner in 1903 (Physics) and 1911 (Chemistry). Her daughter also won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1935. Learn about other women Nobel Prize winners here.
Notable Women Ancestors is a project that compiles biographies and genealogy data of notable women in history and lesser-known women submitted by their descendants. Get involved here.
Help your daughter create a Listmania of books she’s read about women. Start with “To Love This Life,” quotations by Helen Keller, available here, and “A Picture Book of Helen Keller,” available here.
National Women's History Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women who have shaped our world. By participating in these activities and learning more about these incredible women, we can continue to honor their legacies and inspire future generations.
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