Women’s History 101 Virtual Talks
Book a virtual talk with the National Women’s History Museum! You’ll have exclusive access to the Museum’s experts, with opportunities to ask questions and learn more about women’s history with your group.
The Basics:
- You must register at least 3 weeks in advance using our registration form below.
- Virtual Talks typically last 1 hour, including Q&A.
- Virtual Talks costs are paid at the time of registration and are $500.
- Non-profits, government organizations, and educational organizations should reach out directly to the Museum for a discounted rate of $250.
- Virtual Talks are designed for adult audiences, such as corporate groups, universities, or adult learning groups.
- If you need to reschedule or cancel, please do so within 2 business days of your scheduled date. If you choose to cancel, you will receive a refund.
- We do not allow recording of these programs.
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Additional Virtual Talks are added throughout the year, so please check back periodically for new topics! And, if you have a suggestion for a future talk, we'd love to hear your feedback.
Current Women’s History 101 Virtual Talks:
"It's not enough just to swing at the ball. You've got to loosen your girdle and really let the ball have it." -Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the LPGA's 13 founders (1950)
In this milestone year celebrating the 75th anniversary of the LPGA, discover the extraordinary women who revolutionized golf. Meet the pioneering 13 founders who established the LPGA in 1950, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911-1956), the multi-sport Olympic champion who co-founded the world's oldest continuing women's professional sports organization, and visionary leaders like Patty Berg and Louise Suggs. This inspiring talk celebrates how these trailblazing golfers used their extraordinary talents to challenge segregation and create lasting change in professional golf for generations to come.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the close of the Vietnam War, this Women's History 101 talk explores the largely forgotten stories of the estimated 265,000 American women who served during the Vietnam War, from nurses saving lives under fire to intelligence officers working in classified operations. Learn about the courage, sacrifice, and unique challenges these women faced, including their difficult homecomings and long struggle for veteran recognition and benefits.
Explore some of the major figures, organizations, and milestones in the fight for women’s right to vote in the 19th and 20th centuries. From the Seneca Falls Convention to the passing of the 19th Amendment, explore the work of women and organizations across the United States who fought for universal suffrage.
In the 20th century, African American women formed the backbone of the modern Civil Rights Movement. They were the grassroots leaders challenging America to embrace justice and equality for all. This talk explores women’s critical roles--often behind the scenes--in major events throughout the movement.
From Civil War doctors to spacefaring scientists, history is full of women that forged new paths in scientific fields. During this talk you’ll learn more about the barriers that women in STEM faced...and the stories of women that defied them, such as Anna Searcy, Jessie Boyd Scriver, Virginia Apgar, and Vera Rubin among others.
