March is Women's History Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

Woman's History Site from the National Archives

The National Archives celebrates Women's History Month, recognizing the great contributions that women have made to our nation. Learn about the history of women in the United States by exploring their stories through letters, photographs, film, and other primary sources. Explore the site »

Image Credit: Women Marching in Suffragette Parade, Washington, DC (National Archives)

Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists

This exhibition from the rich collections of the Library of Congress brings to light remarkable but little-known contributions made by North American women to two popular art forms—illustration and cartooning.
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Image Credit: collage of "Selma threw herself at full length on the ground" by Alice Barber Stephens; “Dancing Couples, no. 1” by Anne Harriet Fish and "Tugged" by Anita Kunz (Library of Congress)

Telling All Americans' Stories: Women's History

From the lives of young, immigrant women who worked the textile mills at Lowell National Historical Park to those of the female shipyard workers who were essential to the home front during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park, women's history can be found at every park. If you want to understand our nation's history, explore the remarkable legacies of American women.
Women's History at America's National Parks »

Image Credit: Palmer, Alfred T., photographer. (1943) Operating a hand drill at Vultee-Nashville, woman is working on a “Vengeance” dive bomber, Tennessee. Feb. (Library of Congress)

The Women of Four Wars

The limited but important roles women played in Korea and Vietnam paved the path to more expanded -- and in some cases more dangerous -- specialties in recent wars.
Find out more about women in the military »

Image credit: Color digital image of Lee Lane in uniform sitting in the cockpit doorway of a helicopter (Library of Congress)

For Teachers

Put the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids.
Educational resources »

Image credit: Encre L. Marquet by Eugène Grasset, 1892 (Library of Congress)

2018 Event Highlights

Demonstration/Dialogue

March 8 – 10

The Art of Canadian Women
In collaboration with the Embassy of Canada, the museum celebrates noted Canadian artists Carla Hemlock (Kahnewake Mohawk) and Naomi Smith (Anishinaabe) with a three-day series of demonstrations and dialogues.

National Museum of the American Indian

Family Day

March 10

We Can Do It! Women in Aviation and Space Family Day
Women will have an immense impact on the future of space, aviation, and other STEM fields. Join us for a day of hands-on activities for families, Rosie the Riveter photo opportunities, and special guests who will inspire the next generation of women to break down barriers.

Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

In Conversation with the Librarian of Congress

March 14

Hidden Figures
This event features Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” and Donna Gigliotti, producer on the Academy Award-winning film “Hidden Figures,” based upon Shetterly's book. Livestreaming on Facebook and YouTube.

Library of Congress

In Conversation with the Librarian of Congress

March 15

Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists - featuring Whitney Sherman, Barbara Brandon-Croft and Jillian Tamaki
Carla Hayden will talk with a panel of women illustrators and cartoonists highlighted in the current exhibition and Library co-published book, “Drawn to Purpose.” Livestreaming on Facebook and YouTube.

Library of Congress

Panel Discussion

March 15

Women's Suffrage and the Vote: Funding Feminism
A panel discussion examining the role and sources of money in the suffrage fight—both in support of and in opposition to the suffrage amendment—as well as the role of money for elected women in contemporary political life.
Livestreaming on YouTube.

National Archives