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Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact—past, present, and future. We strive to fundamentally change the way women and girls see their potential and power. NWHM fills in major omissions of women in history books and K-12 education, providing scholarly content and educational programming for teachers, students, and parents. We reach more than five million visitors each year through our online content and education programming and, in March 2023, mounted our first physical exhibit at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, DC, "We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC."
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Each time a girl opens a book and reads a womanless history, she learns she is worth less.

Myra Pollack Sadker
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Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). Her motto and title of her autobiography—Unbought and Unbossed—illustrates her outspoken advocacy for women and minorities during her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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If we want our girls to benefit from the courage and wisdom of the women before them, we have to share the stories.

Shireen Dodson

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Explore powerful stories of women who shaped history. Online Exhibits offer a unique glimpse into women's impact, resilience, and legacies.

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New Must-Read Commentary in the Chicago Tribune from NWHM Board Chair Susan Whiting:

"Chicago Activist Ida B. Wells Changes the Face of American Currency"
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NWHM Announces 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala Honorees

Honorees include Sara Blakely, Dr. Opal Lee, Shirley Ryan, and Mattel.
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National Women’s History Museum Awarded $2.5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Forthcoming Exhibition

New exhibition, "Faith and Freedom: Women's Social Justice Activism Through the Lens of Spirituality and Religion," will explore the intertwined, complex relationships between faith, ‘feminisms,’ and freedom.
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She Is Not a Footnote*

Just Released: The Young Women and Girls’ Aspiration Report

Download, read, and share our new report, the first major initiative in our She Is Not a Footnote* campaign. Findings from this report—based on a survey of more than 1,100 girls and young women—shed light on the challenges young women and girls continue to face and the urgent changes needed to ensure they are not sidelined for another century.

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Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration of Women

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime is Back!

Calling all young readers and their grownups! Join author Monica Clark-Robinson as she reads her book, Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration of Women, followed by a “follow-along” activity!

This free virtual program is designed for audiences in grades K-5 and their grownups!

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2025 Women Making History Awards Gala

Join Us for Our 2025 Gala!

The National Women's History Museum and honorary gala chair Meryl Streep invite you to save the date for our 2025 Women Making History Awards in Washington, DC. Join us and host Norah O'Donnell as we celebrate extraordinary, trailblazing women who have made profound contributions to our society and who serve as inspiration for the next generation of leaders, change agents, and history makers.

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Five Years later: Women Writing History, A Coronavirus Journaling Project

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Join us on March 15 for a conversation with program participants to commemorate the 5-year anniversary of the Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project.

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Upcoming Events

2025-03-15

NWHM Presents: Women Writing History

Join us for a conversation with (participants) to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project.
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2025-03-20

Walking Tour: Women Making History

Pay tribute to the honorees of the National Women's History Museum's annual gala by exploring herstory in Downtown DC.
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2025-03-20

Women Making History Awards Gala

The Women Making History Awards Gala, hosted by the National Women’s History Museum and honorary gala chair Meryl Streep, returns on March 20, 2025. Join us in Washington, DC to celebrate extraordinary, trailblazing women.
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