Welcome
We are moving into a new phase of our growth and development of NWHM. We think our new look reflects our core values and supports our ongoing mission. We hope you do too! The National Women’s History Museum affirms the value of knowing Women’s History, illuminates the role of women in transforming society and encourages all people, women and men, to participate in democratic dialogue about our future.
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Interactive: Progressive Era WomenNWHM is pleased to announce the launch of its first online interactive, "Progressive Era Women." The game allows users to select artifacts from five key areas of the Progressive Era - Temperance, Settlement Houses, Worker's Rights, Suffrage and Civil Rights - and connect them to complete the story of women's involvement in the Progressive Era. The interactive corresponds with NWHM's Online Exhibit "Reforming Their World: Women in the Progressive Era." Play The Game
Honor a Woman
Honor and thank the women who have helped shape your lifeShare the story of your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, teacher, neighbor or friend and the positive mark they have made.
New Online Exhibit
NWHM is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Online Exhibit, “Daring Dames: A Photographic Exhibit.” The rare and inspiring photographs in this exhibit depict women, in many eras, who have demonstrated curiosity about the larger world and remarkable resourcefulness in their ability to navigate in it. Looking for the Perfect Gift?
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Support Us
We appreciate support in all forms and are especially grateful for financial support from individuals like you. Consider the following ways you can help us build our museum: Gift Membership, Donate Online, Donate by Mail, Donate by Phone and Planned Giving.
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NWHM Membership
Please join with us in this historic effort to reclaim the "other half" of history by becoming a Charter Member of the National Women's History Museum today!
Please join with us in this historic effort to reclaim the "other half" of history by becoming a Charter Member of the National Women's History Museum today!
