Women’s History Month originated in 1978 from a weeklong celebration in a Sonoma, California school district, highlighting women's contributions to culture, history, and society.

Years before it became a full month, there was Women's History Week. In 1978, Sonoma County, Calif., held the first known Women's History Week to align with International Women's Day. At the time ...

Women's History Month was first proclaimed by the President Ronald Reagan nearly 40 years ago. Learn about when it began, how it's evolved and what to know about celebrating the month.

The National Women's History Project was instrumental in designating the celebration as a full month. In 1987, the group petitioned to make March Women's History Month, and, as a result, Congress ...

Women's History Month began in 1978 as a weeklong celebration to honor the contributions women have made to society, History.com reports. The Sonoma County, California, school district organized ...

This year’s official Women’s History Month theme is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. There ...

But Women's History Month's roots go much deeper, starting with suffragists fighting for women to get the vote in the early 20th century. Keep reading to find out why Women’s History Month is ...

It's not just about honoring the past, but also fighting for our future. The post In 2025, We Need Women’s History Month More ...

For Women's History Month 2025, the Up First newsletter wants to honor the women who have made the biggest impact in your life. Women's History Month started as Women's History Week in 1982.

Women's History Month is here.. For nearly 40 years, March has been designated as a month to celebrate and honor the achievements of women throughout U.S. history, like Susan B. Anthony, Harriet ...

Women’s History Month first began a local, weeklong celebration in Santa Rosa, California, in 1978, according to the National Women’s History Museum.The organizers picked the week to ...