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2023

October

Amid Sexual Assault Scandals and Outrage, #MeToo Experts Debate What Comes Next for Movement
As Sexual Assault Charges Rock Washington And Hollywood, #Metoo Experts Debate What’s Next For Movement
Statement from Frédérique Irwin, President and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum, on the American Women Quarters Program and the 2025 Honorees

September

UTSA Honors Late Activist Jovita Idar at Ceremonial Quarter Release September 14
Maria Hinojosa to Keynote Sept. 14 Jovita Idar Quarter Release at UTSA

August

UTSA, United States Mint, National Women’s History Museum Celebrate Jovita Idar Quarter Release

July

The National Women's History Museum and Artist Tiffany Shlain Announce Dendrofemonology: The Feminist History Tree Ring Sculpture Installation on the National Mall

April

Frédérique Irwin Named President and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum

March

National Women’s History Museum Opens Inaugural In-person Exhibition at the MLK Library Focusing on DC Black Feminists and their Influence on National Policy
The National Women’s History Museum Announces the Return of Its “Women Making History Awards” on March 31st with Viola Davis and Meryl Streep Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs
Grand Opening of National Women’s History Museum’s Exhibition on DC Black Feminists and their Influence on National Policy
Statement From Susan D. Whiting, Board Chair, National Women’s History Museum on the Passing of Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder

2022

November

The National Women’s History Museum Expands its Growing Team of Board Members

October

National Women’s History Museum Announces Exciting Partnership with Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

June

NWHM Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
AP-NORC/National Women’s History Museum Poll: Widespread Public Recognition of Progress on Gender Equality in the 50 Years Since the Passage of Title IX, Especially in Education and Employment
National Women’s History Museum Celebrates the Legacy of Wilma Mankiller With Documentary Screening

March

United States Mint Announces 2023 American Women Quarters Program™ Honorees
INFINITI and Waze Partner for International Women’s Day to Elevate Women Who Paved the Way Forward

2021

October

The National Women's History Museum Debuts Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project Microsite