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Women’s History Illuminated

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Women's History Illuminated tells women's histories through the stories of  National Historic Landmarks , the U.S.' most significant historic places. The project was created in 2025 by contributor Dr. Sarah Pawlicki…

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2026 Speaker Schedule for the Research and Interpretation Committee

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Third Monday of the Month, 3-4:30pm ET By zoom – contact membership@ncwhs.org for URL   Meetings include get-to-know-each-other, business, and presentations. All are Welcome!   Monday, January 26th Pam Goddard,…

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National Collaborative for Women's History Sites

The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites (NCWHS) supports and promotes the preservation and interpretation of sites and locales that bear witness to women's participation in American life. The Collaborative makes women's contributions to history visible so that all women's experiences and potential are fully valued. Be a part of our mission -- Join the NCWHS today!
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites1 day ago
Have you watched the June Research & Interpretation Committee Presentation? Protecting Clara Barton National Historic Site: A Graduate Student's Perspective by Rose Click, PhD candidate, Georgetown University.

National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
Protecting Clara Barton National Historic Site: A Graduate Student's Perspective
This presentation was a part of the June 2026 Research and Interpre...
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites1 month ago
Last week, the House rejected the Smithsonian women’s history museum bill after partisan split. Read more about the rejection via the Politico link!
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites3 months ago
Join the National Trust for Historic Preservation TOMORROW Tues, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. ET for their Forum webinar, Our Missing History: Building a Toolkit for Change. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, how can we better reflect the full range of people who have shaped our country? For too long, women and other historically excluded communities have been consistently overlooked, undervalued, or erased entirely from historic recognition and designation.
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites3 months ago
Organizations that receive federal grants, loans, or other financial assistance may soon be required to certify that they do not operate “illegal DEI” programs.

National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites4 months ago
Presentation this Monday, March 16th! Join the NCWHS Research and Interpretation Committee at 3 PM EST. Please reach out to membership@ncwhs.org for the Zoom link.

Titled “Successes in United States Public Health” and presented by Jackie Wolf, Professor Social Medicine Emerita, Ohio University College of Medicine.

Whether you’re seeking resources, feedback, or professional connections, the RIC provides a welcoming space to grow and share your work. RIC meets the third Monday of every month at 3 p.m. EST.
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites
National Collaborative for Women's History Sites4 months ago
Have you seen the expansion of “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence,” at the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum? “We Do Declare” is a multi-year oral history project that began in 2024 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The complete set of oral histories debuted online March 1 as part of the museum’s Women’s History Month programming and in celebration of America’s 250th.

https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/we-do-declare-smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum-amplifies-womens-voices