Celebrate the beginning of summer in June by reading about some of the great women athletes in US history, such as sprinter Wilma Rudolph (above), who was the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympics. Be sure to visit the NWHM Cyber Exhibit "American Women in the Olympics" too.
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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?
On June 4, 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...
NWHM launched a new Web feature on May 20, The Chronicle of American Women, where people can share stories of women in their lives and read others' stories.
To coincide with the Anniversary Weekend of Jamestown, May 11-13, the NWHM has launched its newest cyber exhibit Building the New World: The Women of Jamestown Settlement. Read more...
During the month of May, visit the Jewish Women's Archive's new online feature "This Day of American Jewish Heritage" or browse through their archives, digital collections, and oral history project.
On April 4, long-time NWHM supporter received the 2007 Tony Jannus Award honoring her contributions to the commercial aviation industry. Read more...
This Week in Women's History:
June 10, 1963: Congress passes the Equal Pay Act, making it illegal for employers to pay women less than men for the same job.
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:
June 8-9: A Victorian Funeral in IA
June 9: Historic Bread Baking Class in MN
June 9: Tokoma Remembers, Living History Event in FL
June 9: Living History in AZ
June 9-10: Vermont Days in VT
June 9-10: Chore Time! in IL
June 10: Wedding of Maria Allaire & Thomas Andrews in NJ
Temporary Exhibit: The Motherhood Project in CA