March 1 marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, a time in which the history of women’s rights and their accomplishments are honored and celebrated.

At the dawn of Women’s History Month this week, a common equation emerges among the many, many unsung American women heroes ...

Here's the history and meaning behind Women's history month colors: purple, green, white and gold. Experts explain the fascinating origins.

Introduction: "Our Rights as Moral Beings" -- Prelude: Breaking Away from Slave Society -- Seeking a Voice: Garrisonian Abolitionist Women, 1831-1833 -- Women Claim the Right to Act: Angelina and ...

International Women’s History Month stands as an important reminder for the contributions women have made towards society, culture and history. Its principles focus on celebrating women's achievements ...

When many people think of slavery during the Colonial or Antebellum periods, romanticized scenes from the film “Gone with the Wind” often come to mind — vast Southern plantations, elaborate gowns, and ...

Discover how the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum’s 2025 interns explored women’s history through hands-on research, public programming, and digital projects across the Smithsonian.

Women in the military have been removed from the Department of Defense and Arlington Memorial Cemetery’s websites: why this is happening and how it can be reversed. A U.S. military cadet team competes ...