Adults and 50-Plus

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2024 will take place from Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 31, 2024.

The National Women's History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women's History Month. The 2024 theme celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” This theme recognizes women who understand the need to eliminate bias and discrimination from individuals' lives and institutions.

Women's History trivia and quizzes

How much do you know about women's history? Test your knowledge by taking one of these quizzes:

• National Women's History Alliance Quizzes
• Brightly's Famous Women in History Quiz
• Idaho National Laboratory's Women's History Trivia Quiz
• National Institute of Health American Women Quiz

Visit a virtual gallery

Take yourself on a tour of women's experiences throughout history by visiting a virtual exhibit:

• National Women's History Museum
• Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
• National Museum of Women in the Arts

Attend a library program

Check our calendar to learn more about how you can celebrate Women's History Month at your local library.