Women's History Month celebrates the contributions that women have made in all aspects of society. Learn more about their accomplishments through our selection of articles and photo galleries
Wolf Tracker
Biologist Gudrun Pflueger talks about her encounter with a Canadian pack
Decade by Decade
SLIDESHOW: Explore some of the most significant achievements made by women in the past century
WANTED: The Limping Lady
The intriguing and unexpected true story of America's most heroic—and most dangerous—female spy
The Real Dreamgirls
How girl groups changed American music
A Life Less Ordinary
One of Life magazine's original four photographers, Margaret Bourke-White snapped shots around the world
France's Leading Lady
Relics from her 1431 execution are a forgery. Will we ever know the real Joan of Arc?
From Air & Space Magazine
An American Obsession
When she vanished—70 years ago this July—she was as big a star as Greta Garbo. Is that why some are still driven to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart?
Featured Event:
Ask an Expert at the National Air and Space Museum
On March 5, Dorothy Cochrane presents "The First Female Thunderbird: Nicole Malachowski."
On March 12, Dominick Pisano presents "Katherine Stinson: The Flying Schoolgirl."
On March 19, Valerie Neal presents "Space Shuttle Commander: Pam Melroy."
Featured Exhibit:
Documentary Films by Native Women
Saturday, March 1 - Monday, March 31, 12:30 and 3:30 pm
Throughout Women's History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian presents two daily screenings of films from communities across the Western Hemisphere. For more information, visit www.nativenetworks.si.edu or call 202.633.6695.
EXPLORE MORE
- Rare Breed
Can Laurie Marker help the world's fastest mammal outrun its fate?
- Who Was Cleopatra?
Mythology, propaganda, Liz Taylor and the real Queen of the Nile
- Remembering the Ladies
A new series of commemorative coins honors presidential spouses whose achievements have long been overlooked
- Beading the Way
How Joyce Growing Thunder Fogarty created one of the centerpieces for the National Museum of American Indian's "Identity by Design" exhibition
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Photo Gallery
Equal Say
SLIDESHOW: A photographic essay of how women won the vote
Calendar of Events
At the Smithsonian
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Smithsonian Institution
Around the Country
Learn about Women's History Month celebrations in your state
Travel with Smithsonian
Opera Magic in the City of Light
May 29 - Jun 6, 2008
Prime seating at six outstanding (sold-out) performances, plus exclusive access to Paris' celebrated opera venues
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America 24/7
by David Elliot Cohen & Rick Smolan
