The Smithsonian Women’s History Act will establish a women’s history museum on the National Mall. Supporters say it’s long overdue. Read about the decades-long struggle to bring an American women’s history museum into physical existence.
Until you can step foot in the future Smithsonian building, you can visit the National Women’s History Museum virtually.
This list of Famous Women in History may include some women you do not know.
History Extra Podcast
Historian Carol Dyhouse talks about her book, Love Lives: From Cinderella to Frozen, which explores how women's lives, dreams and loves have been transformed since 1950 –when Walt Disney's Cinderella was released, and teenage girls were told to dream of marriage, Mr Right, and happy endings.
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Explore how groups around the world are committing to this year's theme of #Inspireinclusion.
WNBA players and the US Women's National Soccer Team speak out about their efforts to achieve equity with their male counterparts in the professional sports arena.
Watch the USWNT story in the film LFG. (subscripton required)
From artists to powerful businesswomen, explore this list of 50+ Influential Latin-American women.
The Carroll County History Project is an ongoing effort to preserve the history of Carroll County, Maryland by collecting videotaped memories of the people who live here. Local .women leaders featured include Joan Coley, Virginia Harrison, Marjorie Lohnes, and Leslie Simmons