Celebrate Women’s History Month From Anywhere

iSchool News Staff - March 1, 2022

Explore the National Women's History Museum's collection of virtual exhibits and learn about trailblazing women, past and present.

Collage of images of well-known women in history with text that reads Women's History Month

Images courtesy of the National Women's History Museum

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. The Museum offers a collection of virtual exhibits to provide an easy way to learn about trailblazing women, past and present, from anywhere.

Standing Up for Change

Spotlights the rich and vibrant voice of black women leaders in the Civil Rights Movement and highlights their significant roles and contributions.

https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/online-exhibits

The Women of NASA

Women have played an essential role in the functions of NASA for almost a century. Learn about some of the women here.  

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/women-nasa

Timeline: Women in the Civil Rights Movement

Women activists have been working long before the more well-known events in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/timeline-civil-rights-movement

Breaking In: Women in STEM

Explore the historic reasons women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math today. 

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/breaking-in

Legislating History: 100 Years of Women in Congress

More than 300 women have served in Congress since the first female member took her seat in 1917. Their progression through leadership ranks was slow but sure. In many ways, their integration into government reflected women’s entry into public life.

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/legislating-history

Game Changes: Women and Sports

Exploring the social, political, and cultural barriers that women have overcome to play competitive sports.

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/game-changers

Harriet Tubman

“There was one of two things I had a right to: liberty or death. If I could not have one, I would have the other.” Read more about Harriet’s legacy as an outspoken advocate for African American and women’s rights. 

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/harriet-tubman

First But Not Last

Explore the ways women have been running for president before they could vote for the president. 

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/harriet-tubman

Fashioning Yourself: A Story of Home Sewing

A history of fabrics, colors, and trims reflecting a century of women’s interpretations of style.

https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/fashioning-yourself

The UMD College of Information Studies will be spotlighting current students, faculty, staff, and alumni on our News page and social media throughout the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month and to recognize their contributions in creating information and technology for good.