Women's History

The National Women's Hall of Fame has inducted 217 distinguished women over the past several decades. Find biographical information about these outstanding women on the Hall of Fame website.

The mission of the the NWHM is to share the stories of women who have transformed the nation. with the goal to educate, inspire, empower, shape the future and provide a complete history of America.

The International Museum of Women is now a part of Global Fund for Women.

Their latest online multimedia project is called "IGNITE: Women Fueling Science and Technology" focusing on women and girls using tech to change the world.

There are 26 animated documentary shorts about little-known trailblazing American heroines from early feminist movements and the women who followed. These were created as a project to mark the centennial of the women's suffrage movement. Teachers be sure to click on the Educators page.

The NWHA's goal is to educate, empower, and to seek equality and inclusion.

The Gifts of Speech has speeches given by women from around the world.

Use this site to find full-text speeches by influential, contemporary women leaders.

"Voices to Celebrate Women's History Month" is a set of Story Corps. interviews of women who challenged gender norms, advanced their fields, and left a lasting legacy.

Women in the Obama White House administration share their personal heroes in the STEM fields. Learn about historical figures and listen to the short audio clips about them.

The Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative preserves the historical record of the accomplishments of American women. Find information about women in all fields of study. Explore the online archives of primary resources and personal papers these historical figures.