Pivotal moments on the path to creating a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Pivotal moments include, but are not limited to: Under the leadership of Rep. Carolyn Maloney, on December 19, 2014, the passage of H.R. 863 that created a Congressional Commission to study the potential for a national museum honoring women’s history in America. Read More …
Susan Collins and Diane Feinstein have teamed up on the Senate bill, while Carolyn Maloney has introduced companion legislation in the House. For the full story click here to visit artnet News!
What? The Sounds of Feminist Revoultion Who? Dr. Bonnie Morris When? March 8, 2017 at 2pm Where? Mary Pickford Theater, James Madison Memorial Building, 101-199 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
This Commission will be submitting our report on an American Museum of Women’s History to Congress in early November. Our excitement over this upcoming milestone is enhanced by the other work being done to promote women’s history across the country. One such endeavor is the upcoming movie “Hidden Figures”, which will be released on January Read More …
Two years ago, the women of the Senate came together to reopen the government when none of the men would talk to each other. It was then that the country saw for the first time the impact women can have when they reach what’s called “critical mass” – usually between 20 and 30 percent – Read More …
On Monday, August 8th, the Chair of the Congressional Commission on the American Museum of Women’s History, Jane Abraham, and the Executive Director, Wendy Pangburn, attended the farewell event for outgoing U.S. Treasurer, Rosie Rios. Rios has served as Treasurer since 2009, when President Obama appointed her. As Treasurer, she oversaw the Bureau Read More …
Celebration Focuses on Inspiring and Engaging Young Women and Girls of Color Through Dance, Poetry and Storytelling The National Museum of African Art will join other Smithsonian museums and hundreds of cultural institutions across the country Saturday, March 12, in celebrating a national campaign to reach women and girls of color. The day, held during Read More …
On Tuesday, January 26th, scholars and museum practitioners from across the country braved a historic blizzard to gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss the theoretical and ethical dynamics of a future national women’s history museum. Over forty hardy scholars attended the event in person, braving delayed flights and difficult road conditions, while many participated and Read More …
Happy Birthday Alice Paul! Check out today’s Google Doodle honoring suffrage leader Alice Paul, who founded the National Women’s Party and organized the 1913 Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C, as well as the campaign to picket the White House. She was born today in 1885.
The National Women’s History Project (NWHP) will be celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month with their selected theme, “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government”. Every year, NWHP honors women’s whose work falls under a chosen, unifying, theme. This year’s group of women highlights the diverse forms Read More …