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August 26 is Women's Equality Day to commemorate the woman suffrage amendment. During the month of August, be sure to view various exhibits and read biographies relating to woman suffrage on the NWHM Web site, such as the the biography of Susan B. Anthony (pictured above).
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View a video clip of NWHM Spokeswoman Meryl Streep discussing the museum |
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| Contact Information: National Women's History Museum P.O. Box 1296 Annandale, VA 22003 703-461-1920 info@nwhm.org |
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The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), founded in 1996, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation's history.
Until legislation passes in Congress designating a permanent museum in Washington, D.C., the NWHM promotes women's history through its temporary exhibits, special events, Cyber Museum, and online educational materials.
What's New?
July 24, 2007: The NWHM building site legislation is reintroduced in the U.S. Senate by long-time supporter Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and 18 co-sponsors. Read more...
July 21, 2007: The NWHM Board of Directors elects its officers for 2007-2008 at its Annual Meeting. Read more...
July 12, 2007: The NWHM honors the passing of former First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson. Read more...
June 6, 2007: The NWHM President Susan Jollie attended a National Congress of Black Women reception to raise funds for the “Sojourner Truth Project: A Lasting Memorial to the Historic Contributions of Black Women to Our Nation.” Read more...
June 4, 2007: The NWHM registered with GoodSearch, a Yahoo-powered search engine that allows users to designate a charity, school, or non-profit to receive a donation each time they search the Web. Read more...
| This Week in Women's History: August 19, 1814: Birth of Sarah Whiting, physicist and astronomer |
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We hope you will explore these stories and learn how you can participate.
Visit the NWHM Events Calendar page for women's history events & temporary exhibits near you, such as:
August 25: Woman of Distinction Lecture with Ruth Bader Ginsburg in NM
August 25: Bread and Butter Day in MN
August 25-26: Courting Practices in IL
August 26: Walking Tour, African American Life in Lower Manhattan in NY
Weekly Walking Tours: Women of Williamsburg in VA
Temporary Exhibit: Rachel Carson - A Visionary Remembered in Photographs in DC
Temporary Exhibit: Women Who Changed the World in MI