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
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was an American actress and pioneer in comedy. She was the star of the popular television series, I Love Lucy. As an entertainer and businesswoman, Ball continuously broke barriers for women in entertainment business.
New Board Member: Deborah Brittain
The election of Deborah Brittain to the museum’s Board of Directors underscores coast-to-coast reach and a growth strategy rooted in innovation, digital-first engagement and education. Deborah Brittain is a celebrated civic leader, philanthropist, and advocate for equity with a lifelong commitment to service.
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.