As the nation prepares to celebrate Women’s History Month 2025, major cultural institutions across the United States are collaborating to showcase the profound impact women have had on American history. The Library of Congress, National Archives, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum have joined forces to create a month-long commemoration filled with exhibitions and educational resources.
This coordinated effort aims to bring women’s stories from the margins into the mainstream of historical narrative, encouraging deeper understanding and appreciation of women’s contributions.
Exhibitions Celebrating Women’s Impact Across History
March’s festivities will feature an impressive array of exhibitions highlighting women from diverse backgrounds and historical periods. Among the most anticipated displays is “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist,” showcasing over 150 creations by one of the 20th century’s most influential artists.
Catlett’s bold prints and sculptures confronted injustices she witnessed in both America and Mexico, with the exhibition including rarely seen paintings and drawings that demonstrate her artistic evolution and commitment to social justice causes throughout her career.
The National Park Service Celebrates Women’s Conservation Efforts
The National Park Service is participating in special programming centered on women’s roles in healing, hope, and conservation efforts. Throughout March, national parks and community sites will highlight women from diverse cultural backgrounds who have contributed to the stewardship and conservation of America’s natural and cultural treasures.
These programs aim to connect historical women’s leadership with contemporary female trailblazers who continue this important work today, offering inspiration to visitors while honoring past accomplishments in environmental protection and cultural preservation across the country.
Access Virtual Exhibitions and Educational Resources
For those unable to visit exhibitions in person, extensive digital collections have been made available through participating institutions’ websites. Virtual tours, downloadable educational materials, and interactive timelines offer remote access to these important historical resources.
Many institutions will also host virtual events throughout March, including panel discussions with historians, Q&A sessions with curators, and interactive workshops designed for audiences of all ages. Local community organizations have partnered with these national institutions to bring programming to neighborhood venues, making Women’s History Month accessible to more diverse audiences.
