Here is a collection of a few of the many events celebrating Women’s History Month. Check back for updates and let us know if we have missed events near you!
Upcoming
“In Conversation with the Librarian of Congress: Leaders in the Arts”
March 22, 2017, 12 – 2 p.m.
Members Room Thomas Jefferson Building Building
10 First Street S.E.
Washington, D.C.
In Conversation with the Librarian of Congress: Leaders in the Arts, a Celebration of Women’s History Month will feature Marin Alsop, music director of the Baltimore Symphony; Deborah Rutter, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and Molly Smith, artistic director at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Tickets are no longer available but the event will also be live-streamed on the Library’s Facebook page and on YouTube.
2017 NWHP Women’s History Month Honoree Award Luncheon
Saturday, March 25, 11:30am – 2:30pm
The Hamilton | 600 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
The 2017 Honorees represent many diverse backgrounds and each made her mark in a different field. Additionally, the Honorees’ work and influence span three centuries of America’s history. These women all successfully challenged the social and legal structures that have kept women’s labor underappreciated and underpaid.
Each of the 2017 Honorees proved that women could succeed in every field. While each Honoree is extraordinary, each is also ordinary in her own way, proving that women business and labor leaders can and should be considered the norm. Most importantly, each paved the way for generations of women labor and business leaders to follow.
FRESH TALK: Ann Hamilton and Emily Pilloton—How can makers change the world?
Wednesday, March 29, 7–9:30 p.m.
1250 New York Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Ann Hamilton, an internationally-renowned visual artist and self-described maker, joins Emily Pilloton, designer, builder, educator, author and founder of the nonprofit design agency Project H Design, to talk about the relevance of hands-on learning and how the experience of making things can inspire the next generation of innovators and creative change makers.
Women and the Vote: What Difference Do We Make?
March 30, 2017, 6 – 8pm
144 Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-5608
Register Here
In Partnership with the 2020 Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative
Adoption of the 19th Amendment doubled the number of U.S. citizens eligible to vote. What have been the impacts of the 19th Amendment in terms of women’s political participation, US public policies, and cultural norms – both initially and in the years since? The panel will address women’s political engagement (voting patterns and turnout, running for office, and civic activism) and the impact on public policies and societal norms.
Ongoing
#5WomenArtists Scavenger Hunt Daily in March
Can you name five women artists? This scavenger hunt challenges players to explore NMWA’s collection and snap a picture. Share your answers on Instagram, tag @WomenInTheArts and include #5WomenArtists.
Past Events
Open House
Saturday, March 4, 9am – 5pm
144 Constitution Avenue
NE, Washington, DC
One hundred years ago women from the National Woman’s Party picketed the White. Join us for an open house to commemorate their courageous action and to celebrate Women’s History Month. Imagine yourself on the picket line as you explore the fifth and final headquarters of the National Woman’s Party. See special objects from the collection, exhibits, and the library. Information (202) 543-2240.
Free Community Day
Sunday, March 5, 12pm – 5pm
1250 New York Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2017—Art+Feminism: Women in the Arts Workshop
Saturday, March 11, 10am – 2pm
1250 New York Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Celebrate Women’s History Month and help us improve Wikipedia articles about women artists. The lack of female participation has contributed to the absence of notable women on Wikipedia.
The Annual San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception
Sunday, March 5th at 2:30pm
Joe and Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Room
04 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
The Annual San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception honors women who have positively impacted San Diego County and the people who live here. Nominated by the community, six women will be recognized for their achievements and inducted into the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame.
“Soundwaves of Feminism: The Women’s Music Movement”
Wednesday, March 8, 2pm – 3pm
Mary Pickford Theater – James Madison Memorial Building
101-199 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20540
International Women’s Day Lecture — Dr. Bonnie Morris will revisit rare materials from the grassroots feminist and lesbian music recordings and concerts of the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Women, Culture, & Comics
Thursday, March 16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
800 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60607
An evening with award-winning herstorian and writer Trina Robbins. As part of Chicago’s centennial celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks, Trina Robbins’ talk will focus on women and diversity in comics as vehicles for cultural understanding and social change. JAHHM is pleased to collaborate with UIC Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center, Seminary Co-op Bookstores, and Our Miss Brooks 100, a year long celebration of the life and poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks. Free RSVP. Limited seating available.
Communicate, Participate, Advocate! Conversations with the National Woman’s Party,
March 21, 2017, 1 – 8pm
144 Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-5608
Register Here
One hundred years ago women from the National Woman’s Party picketed the White. Join us for an open house to commemorate their courageous action and to celebrate Women’s History Month. Imagine yourself on the picket line as you explore the fifth and final headquarters of the National Woman’s Party. See special objects from the collection, exhibits, and the library. Information (202) 543-2240.
The National Woman’s Party used a number of strategies to win the vote and work towards equality: picketing and other types of public protest, sustained political lobbying and support of female candidates’ political campaigns. How can we learn from our history, take the NWP’s template and use it today?
Join the National Woman’s Party for an exciting afternoon of action-oriented discussions and fresh perspectives on getting involved, mobilizing through technology, and engaging all ages to find your civic voice.