This Commission is tasked with submitting a bi-partisan report to Congress regarding the potential for an American Museum of Women's History in D.C.
The Congressional Commission to Study the Potential for an American Museum of Women’s History will present a report to Congress in November 2016 addressing the threshold question of whether or not a museum dedicated to women’s history in America is needed, and if so, what might be the content, where might the museum be located and how might the museum be financed, amongst other important questions
04/04/2019
If you're interested in learning more about the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative sign up here!
Join the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative Community The stories we tell will deepen our understanding of women’s contributions to America and the world, showing how far women have advanced and how we as a country value equality and the contributions of all our citizens.
04/02/2019
Last week, the House of Representatives and the Senate closed out women's history month with two bipartisan bills to create a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to women's history!
"Will the United States Finally Get a National Women’s History Museum? Congress Just Introduced Two Bipartisan Bills to Build One" - American Museum of Women's History Congressional Commission Susan Collins and Diane Feinstein have teamed up on the Senate bill, while Carolyn Maloney has introduced companion legislation in the House. For the full story click here to visit artnet News! Related
03/29/2019
Opening today at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution!
Votes for Women: Portraits of Persistence To usher in the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States, the National Portrait Gallery is opening a major exhibition highlighting the women who changed history by advocating for the right to vote.
03/21/2019
Some trivia from Smithsonian's American Women's History Initiative
Votes for Women: Suffrage Trivia Test your knowledge this Women's History Month with the Smithsonian!
03/14/2019
The Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative is seeking interns for Summer 2019!
Call for Interns Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative2019 Summer Internship Program Application Deadline: April 8, 2019 This summer, be a part of a transformational ex
03/12/2019
Wondering what you can do to celebrate Women's History Month? The Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative has some ideas.
Write Her Name in History We're working on the nation’s most comprehensive endeavor to document, research, collect, display and share the complex and compelling story of women in America—and our success depends on you.Working together we can “Write Her Name in History.”
03/03/2019
Hartig Leads American History Museum The National Museum of American History welcomes Anthea Hartig as its new Elizabeth MacMillan Director. Hartig formerly served as the Executive Director and CEO of the California Historical Society.
03/01/2019
March is Women's History Month, follow and the Smithsonian's Women's History Initiative!
Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative The American Women’s History Initiative will amplify women’s voices to honor the past, inform the present and inspire the future.
01/14/2019
As 2018 comes to a close, check out some the exhibitions from the Smithsonian's Women's History Initiative!
2018: Smithsonian’s Year of the Woman Many have dubbed 2018 the “Year of the Woman” thanks to a record number of women running for (and winning!) political office.
10/17/2018
Recovered Ruby Slippers visit museum for examination by conservators, curators . . . and FBI agents Dawn Wallace and Richard Barden stood in the museum's objects conservation lab over two shoes that had been delivered by FBI agents for examination. Red. Sequin-covered. Small heels. Petite in size. "Wow, I think these are the real thing," Wallace thought.
10/17/2018