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Women's History Month
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Census Bureau Facts for Features: Women's History Month 
 Facts and statistics regarding women, in topics such as earnings, education, jobs, motherhood, and more. A resource developed for Women's History Month, observed in March, from the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013129.html Topics: History, Special Months, Statistics, United States History, Women Last updated Jan 19, 2009 Diversity: Women's History Month
Collection of links to video clips and profiles of noteworthy American women. Features a timeline of milestones in women's history as well as articles about women's suffrage, women's rights, and women's accomplishments in education and business. Includes related links. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP). http://amlife.america.gov/amlife/diversity/diversity--offering-a-place-for-everyone.html Topics: Women Last updated Jul 3, 2008 Hot Topics: Women's History Month
"Designed to honor women in every walk of life" this site emphasizes government resources "to inform, enlighten and to close the gender gap in American history." It links to information on Women's History Month, International Women's Day, biographies, women's history, and women and defense, education, suffrage, labor, health, science, family, and violence. From the Daniel J. Evans Library of The Evergreen State College (Olympia, Washington state). Note: not updated recently, but still has worthwhile information and links. http://govdocs.evergreen.edu/hotopics/womenshistory/index.html Topics: History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Special Months, Women Last updated May 19, 2009 International Women's Day (IWD)
Material about the celebration of this March 8 day that "has been observed since ... the early 1900's" and is an official holiday in several countries. Features a brief history of the holiday, a calendar of IWD events throughout the world, and news with links to related sites. The site is provided by Aurora, a company that connects business and professional women." http://www.internationalwomensday.com Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Women Last updated Feb 26, 2007 March is... Women's History Month
This Web site from King County, Washington state, includes an explanation of the origins of Women's History Month, a page on women in King County's history, a section on notable women in Washington state history, information about women who changed America, and a Women's History Month Proclamation. Includes a celebration kit and quiz, as well as links to other women's history pages. http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/whm.aspx Topics: History, Special Months, Women Last updated May 18, 2009 National Women's History Month Honorees
The National Women's History Project selection of women whose contributions or accomplishments are embodied in the year's theme. Birth and death years, occupation, and a brief profile are provided for each of the several dozen honorees. http://www.nwhp.org/whm/honorees.php Topics: History, Special Months, Women Last updated Nov 18, 2006 Time for Kids: Women's History Month
Collection of material for children about Women's History Month in March. Includes background about the creation of Women's History Month (and the first International Women's Day in 1911), interviews with selected women (such as authors Beverly Cleary and J.K. Rowling), women's history milestones (some links broken), and a quiz. From Time magazine. http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/whm Topics: Women Last updated Feb 27, 2008 Women's History
Collection of materials related to women's history. View the timeline to "take an interactive journey through the events and people that have shaped women's history in America." Also includes a history of women's history month, background about dozens of notable women (in media, arts, and entertainment and athletes), video clips, inspirational quotes, information about female firsts, a history of Mother's Day, and more. From the Biography Channel. http://www.biography.com/womens-history/ Topics: Special Months, Women Last updated Mar 12, 2008 Women's History
Gale Research observes Women's History Month with a timeline from 4000 B.C. to the present and biographies of several dozen women, including Joan of Arc, Sally Hemings, Mother Teresa, Indira Gandhi, Flossie Wong-Staal, and Queen Elizabeth I. Also find information on 12 significant trials, including the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and the Tailhook Scandal. Includes suggestions for activities and annotated links to other resources. http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/whm/ Topics: History, Labor, Notable People: Women, Special Months, Women Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Women's History Month
Features include a browsable and searchable version of "The Feminist Chronicles: 1953-1993," with selected facts and women highlighted in "Women's History Facts." The "Feminist Events Calendar" marks events from 1999 through the current year. From the Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF). http://www.feminist.org/research/history.asp Topics: History, Special Months, Women Last updated Jul 20, 2009 Women's History Month
Infoplease.com celebrates Women's History Month and International Women's Day (March 8) by featuring articles on the women's history movement and on women's current status in politics, business, the arts, and other fields. There is a categorical list of notable women and reference articles and links on awards, achievements, education, the labor force, motherhood, health, crime statistics, and organizations. There are also some puzzles, trivia games, and other "fun stuff." http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html Topics: History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Special Months, Women Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Women's History Month
Compilation of federal government resources celebrating Women's History Month, observed in March. Features exhibitions, biographies, articles and stories, lesson plans and student activities, and other material about women's history. Also learn about the current year's theme and about special events at federal government institutions. From the Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. http://womenshistorymonth.gov/ Topics: Women Last updated Mar 12, 2009 Women's History Month Activities and Resources for Kids
To "recognize women's achievements throughout history and help inspire the next generation," this site for parents and children provides a timeline of U.S. women's history starting in the mid-19th century, quizzes, activities, and articles. From the Family Education Network. http://fun.familyeducation.com/womens-history/holidays/33330.html Topics: History, Special Months, Women Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Women's History Month: Timeline of Key Events in the American Women's Rights Movement
The timeline runs from 1848 to 1994, with brief notes on people and events, some linked to related articles. From infoplease. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenstimeline1.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, History, Special Months, United States History, Women Last updated Mar 3, 2005 |
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