Featured Exhibition
We Who Believe In Freedom
We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist D.C. traced Black feminism in Washington, D.C. from the turn of the 20th century to today. This exhibition focused on the stories and voices of Black feminist organizers and theorists whose expansive work made a difference in the lives of Black women in their Washington, D.C. communities and for all people throughout the United States.
Discover & Learn
Resources for our educators.
Gain access to curriculum guides, lesson plans, and digital resources to bring women’s history into your classroom.
History is happening now.
Learn more about programs, read compelling interviews, and take a closer look at specific subjects.
Every woman has a story.
Read the in-depth stories of remarkable women who have made, and are still making, history.
This Month in Women’s History
Charity Adams Earley
Charity Adams Earley was an educator, soldier, and psychologist who paved the way for African American women in the military, in education, and in her community. Her most prominent role was leading the first African American women unit of the army on a tour of duty overseas during World War II.
New Board Members: Scott Hefter and Joyce Winnecke
Their combined expertise in digital innovation, organizational strategy, and compelling storytelling will accelerate the Museum’s ability to deliver on its digital-first strategy and expand the ways women’s history is preserved, shared, and celebrated.
Her Story Everywhere
January 14, 2026 | 4–6 P.M. EST
Designed especially for elementary teachers, this session will explore strategies to integrate women’s history into lessons—showing how women’s stories can strengthen inquiry, literacy, and critical thinking across subjects.