Women's History Month
Why Women's History?
Women's contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently
omitted from mainstream culture. The National Women's History Museum helps fill that
void. To this end, the Museum serves to place women's history within current historical
narratives because inclusive history is good history.
About Women's History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress
passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the
week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years,
Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s