The National Women’s History Museum Act

By NWHP admin on April 5th, 2011

If you haven’t heard about this act, then now is the time to read about it. This important piece of legislature was introduced March 30, 2011 by Representative Carolyn Maloney and Senator Susan collins ( along with 22 co-sponsors) as a way to preserve land next to the National Mall in D.C to build an expansive museum that celebrates and cherishes women’s lives.

During that time, members of Congress had the privilege to recognize women’s successes and empower future generations of female leaders, alike, by passing The National Women’s History Museum Act, giving NWHM a permanent home in the D.C area.

Since 1998, the National Womens History Museum has been trying to find a location to house its valuable collections of women’s history artifacts and it’s up to each one of you to preserve Our History Since It’s Our Strength.

This wonderful establishment deserves to be located at 12th Street S.W. and Independence Avenue S.W.,across the street from the National Air and Space Museum, the National American History Museum and the National Gallery of Art, where several of the nation’s most iconic museums neghbor each other.

Starting today, tell your senator to pass The National Women’s History Act now or even just post a Right Here, Right Now badge on your website, blog or e-mail oriented newsletters.

It’s up to you to preserve our history since it is our strength.

By Sherryn Daniel

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Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Friends –

Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination, the theme for 2013 Women's History Month , recognizes American women's outstanding contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are proud to honor eighteen women whose pioneering work includes scientific breakthroughs, life-saving discoveries, invention of new technologies, creation of organizations, and the promotion of women and girls in STEM. For full description, visit our website www.nwhp.org.

A variety of information related to National Women’s History Month 2013 is available to download on our homepage www.nwhp.org where you can preview or order a copy of the 2013 Women’s History Gazette. Throughout the Gazette you will find information about women in the STEM fields. Also highlighted are many organizations and programs working to promote women's and girls’ interest and participation in STEM.

For National Women’s History Month 2013 as well as throughout the year, we invite you to explore the many women who have made extraordinary contributions to the STEM fields. We also encourage you to consider the ways in which you can promote women and girls in STEM.

Thanks for your support,

Molly Murphy MacGregor
Executive Director and Cofounder
National Women’s History Project