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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."
Each time a girl opens a book and reads a womanless history, she learns she is worth less.
Myra Pollack SadkerProfessor, Author, Researcher, and Activist
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A marine biologist and nature writer, Rachel Carson catalyzed the global environmental movement with her 1962 book Silent Spring. Outlining the dangers of chemical pesticides, the book led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides and sparked the movement that ultimately led to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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 the women who have served in Congress over the past 100 years.
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Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Mia Love
Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Mia Love
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The National Women's History Museum Honors Sara Blakely, Dr. Opal Lee, Shirley Ryan, and Mattel at 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala
Hosted by Norah O'Donnell, Meryl Streep Served as Honorary Chair of the event on March 20, 2025 at The Anthem in Washington D.C.
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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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2025-05-14
Brave Girls Virtual Storytime Commemorates Military Appreciation Month
Calling all brave girls and boys! Join Dr. Lisa A. Tucker in commemoration of Military Appreciation Month for a reading of her 2005 picture book, “Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom.”
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