Every year since 1987, the United States has declared the entire month of March as Women’s History Month in honor and recognition of the extraordinary achievements of American women.
For centuries, women’s important contributions to our country have largely been overlooked or omitted from history. Since as early as the 1970’s, women’s history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week” celebration for 1978.
During that week, many schools and even the public, planned special programs to observe and celebrate women. This led to a movement in 1979 of many other schools across the nation celebrating a Women’s History Week. Momentum built and in 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th, 1980 as National Women’s History Week.
By 1986, 14 states had already declared March as Women’s History Month and in 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women.
(source – womenshistory.org)
This is a great opportunity to share with our children the notable women in our history and what they meant to our country and the world.
National Geographic Kids has a great article that highlights women such as Sacagawea, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, Madeleine Albright, and Misty Copeland. But there are many more profiles to explore there, and it is a great resource!
Check out this fun article about Five Moms Who Rocked History!
I also suggest visiting your local bookstore or library! You are sure to find great references and books to read with your children, or even for yourself!
Events & Celebrations Around Nashville
Women of Smashville Night – Nashville Predators
March 5 | 7:00pm
Bridgestone Arena | 501 Broadway, Nashville
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Nashville Predators as they face the Boston Bruins during their Women of Smashville Night on Thursday, March 5th. The night will be dedicated to honoring the incredible women who make Nashville the unique city it is today.
International Women’s Day Market – Southern Grist Brewing Co.
March 8 | 11am – 2pm
Southern Grist Brewing Co. (Nations Taproom) | 5000 Centennial Blvd., Nashville
Southern Grist’s annual International Women’s Day celebration returns to their Nations Taproom on Sunday, March 8th! This year, they are bringing together an amazing lineup of local women-owned businesses for a day of shopping, sipping, and supporting the incredible talent and hard work of women in the Nashville area. Admission is free.
Guests can expect:
- A curated selection of local, women-owned businesses showcasing unique products.
- Craft beer, wine, and creative cocktails from Southern Grist.
- A fun, welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy the best of Nashville’s local scene!
Girls on the Rise – City Winery
March 26 | 7:30pm
City Winery Nashville | 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville
City Winery Nashville will be hosting Girls on the Rise – a unique event honoring female artists, their diverse voices, and the struggle around the inequality women continue to face in the music industry. The event will feature music from some of Nashville’s most exciting rising talents across multiple genres, including Jessica Rose, Jada Cato, Chloe Collins, Nacole, Miggie Snyder, and more.
Guests will enjoy an evening of live music paired with exceptional wine and dining while making a meaningful impact. Experience this unique evening while supporting the next generation of strong, confident girls!
*This night will benefit Girls on the Run of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young girls grow in confidence through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running and life skills.
Neat, Not Quiet. A Happenstance x L27 Women’s History Month Whiskey Dinner
March 4 | 6:30 – 9pm
L27 Rooftop Lounge | 807 Clark Place, Nashville
In honor of Women’s History Month, Chef Mark Vuckovich of L27 Rooftop Lounge and women-owned whiskey house, Happenstance Whiskey, have come together for an evening of indulgence in celebration of female boldness and bravery. Guests will experience a thoughtfully curated multi-course dinner paired with indulgent pours and amazing rooftop views. The reception begins at 6:30pm with a special cocktail and hors d’oeuvres with dinner following at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $100 per person and guests must be 21+.
Nashville SC Barbie Game Day
March 7 | 7:30pm
Geodis Park | 501 Benton Ave, Nashville
Nashville Soccer Club will host a special Barbie Game Day on Saturday, March 7th in honor of Women’s History Month. Bring along your favorite female to show her she can be anything she wants to be: doctor, business owner, mother, soccer player! Wear your pink as you cheer on Nashville SC as they face Minnesota United.
The League of Women Voters of Nashville Civic Soiree
March 14 | 5:30 – 8pm
Love & Exile | 715 Main St, Nashville
The League of Women Voters of Nashville invites you to their 1st Annual Civic Soirée on March 14th — a special evening honoring Women’s History Month and supporting the League’s nonpartisan mission to empower voters and defend democracy.
Guests can expect:
- Food & Drinks
- Live music
- Guest speakers
- Silent auction featuring local experiences and businesses
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased here.
Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History
March 8 | 3 – 4pm
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage | 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is proud to present Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History, an engaging and uplifting live performance by Bright Star Touring Company. This dynamic show invites audiences of all ages to meet some of the most inspiring women in Black history who changed the world through courage, creativity, and determination.
Journey through history as you crunch numbers alongside NASA mathematician Dorothy Vaughan, travel the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman, and swing into the Jazz Age with Ella Fitzgerald. Along the way, celebrate groundbreaking leaders and icons such as Michelle Obama, Sojourner Truth, Serena Williams, and many more. This powerful theatrical experience brings history to life, honoring the voices and achievements of extraordinary women who continue to inspire generations.
Tickets are $30 per adult. Children 13 and under are free.
Votes for Women: A Conversation with Susan B. Anthony
March 21 | 5 – 6:30pm
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage | 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage
Step into history with Votes for Women: A Conversation with Susan B. Anthony, a captivating living history program featuring actor Linda McKenney. Through vivid performance and storytelling, this immersive event brings Anthony’s extraordinary life to life—from her childhood to her final years.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
- Experience the inspiring journey of Susan B. Anthony, a pioneering leader of the women’s suffrage movement
- Learn about her work in Temperance, Abolition, and Women’s Suffrage movements
- Gain insight into her tireless efforts that helped secure the Nineteenth Amendment
Tickets are $40 per adult. Children 13 and under free.
Give Her Flowers: A Women’s History Month Gathering
March 17 | 8:30 – 10:30am
1 Kitchen | 710 Demonbreun St, Nashville
Join 1 Kitchen the morning of March 17th for a relaxed and engaging gathering of local women to reflect, connect and celebrate the woman you are and the woman you are becoming. This cozy conversation will be led by entrepreneurs and dynamic speakers Nada Taha and Ashley Brooke James as they lead a meaningful morning of honest conversation, shared wisdom, and collective encouragement.
Guests will enjoy coffee and breakfast bites along with a bouquet- making experience crafting a beautiful arrangement you can take home.
Tickets are $30 per person. *A portion of ticket sales will be donated to SafeHaven, the premier shelter-to-housing program in Middle TN that accommodate families experiencing homelessness.
TN State Museum Women’s History Month Tours
Saturdays & Sundays in March | 2 – 2:45pm
TN State Museum | 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville
Join the Tennessee State Museum for a special highlights tour of women’s history in Tennessee. This guided tour will highlight stories of women from the time of the First People to the modern day entertainers we know and love. Figures from Tennessee history include Cherokee leader Nancy Ward; First Lady Sarah Polk; Civil Rights activist Ida B. Wells, and country music legend Dolly Parton.
These tours are free and run about 45 minutes. No reservations are required.
In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century – The Frist Art Museum
February 1 – April 26
Frist Art Museum | 919 Broadway, Nashville
The Frist Art Museum invites you to experience In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century, a dynamic collection of contemporary female artists whose work highlights the strength and diversity of Tennessee’s art scene.
Women have long been at the center of Nashville’s vibrant visual arts community. Especially now, during the city’s current period of growth, an outsized number of local women artists are receiving prestigious grants, residencies, and awards; are written about by respected critics; and are showing their work across the globe. Many have also dedicated years, even decades, to teaching or building impactful community organizations.
In Her Place highlights this prominent position of women artists here in Music City and beyond through nearly one hundred artworks spanning painting, sculpture, textile, and installation.
Tickets are $20 per adult. Children 18 and under are free.
