Women's History Month 2021
When:
Monday, Mar 01, 2021 9:00a -
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021 9:00p
Monday, Mar 01, 2021 9:00a -
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021 9:00p
Where:
Online event
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
History, Social Good, Virtual & Streaming
Event website:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/womens-advancement/womens-history-month
Join the City of Boston in celebrating women's contributions to Boston's history throughout the month of March!
You can celebrate Women's History Month around the City of Boston by attending the following events:
March 5-6: Black, Indigenous and Women* of Color (BIWOC) Gathering Circle | Virtual Conference
March 8: 23nd Annual Boston Area International Women's Day Breakfast
March 18: Strong Girls, Strong Women
TBD: Womxn’s History: Elevating Transwomen
March 22: It's Her Time: Women Entrepreneur' Report Release
March 31: Cease Webinar Series: Ending Sexual Exploitation In Boston
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
The library is offering several events throughout the month to honor women’s history, including:
March 2: The Woman's Era Club: A Story of Black Women's Activism
March 3: Annie McKay and the Untold Story of Boston Public School Nurses
March 15: Women and Wealth: How to Consider What Matters Most for Creating a Financial Plan
March 30: Equal to the Occasion — Boston's Women and the Underground Railroad
Each day this month, the Boston Public Library will be offering daily book recommendations by women authors via Twitter at @BPLBoston. Patrons can view the full list online here.
WOMEN AND BOSTON PARKS
The Boston Parks Department is marking Women’s History Month by lifting up the stories behind the names of some of your favorite neighborhood parks. More details here.
ABOUT THE MONTH
March is recognized in the United States as Women’s History Month. Congress has granted the president permission and asked that they observe Women’s History Month since 1987. Though each year, the president must officially declare the observation. It's assumed protocol for the president to release a statement at the end of February to start the month.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women’s Day has been celebrated in some form since 1909. In 1977, the United Nations passed a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day of Women’s Rights and International Peace. All member countries observe the day, which typically falls on March 8.