
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
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We're expanding the story of America through the often-untold accounts and accomplishments of women. #SmithsonianWomensHistory Legal: s.si.edu/legal
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Learn about four women from the Smithsonian NMNH Department of Invertebrate Zoology who broke through the gendered barriers of science and made significant contributions to scientific discovery through art. s.si.edu/4eJiMWC


"Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz was born #OnThisDay in 1925. 🪙 This year, she was honored with her own U.S. quarter as part of our American Women Quarters™ Program in partnership with United States Mint. s.si.edu/48fM2BM



Suffragist, educator, and politician Nina Otero-Warren was born on #OnThisDay 1881. 🪙 In 2022, she was honored with her own U.S. quarter as part of our American Women Quarters™ Program in partnership with United States Mint. s.si.edu/3zXtXvS



Join us November 29 at National Museum of the American Indian in DC to mark Native American Heritage Day and the release of the newest coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program, featuring Zitkala-Ša, with hoop dancer Starr Chief Eagle and @USMint. #SmithsonianNAHM s.si.edu/3YuQRmj


Thirty years ago this month, American women officially flew combat missions for the United States for the first time. Learn more about their historic service: s.si.edu/40AxBXn National Air and Space Museum

The latest coin in our American Women Quarters™ Program with @USMint features Zitkala-Ša, who worked throughout her life to give voice and rights to Native Americans, including Indigenous citizenship and women’s suffrage. National Museum of the American Indian #SmithsonianNAHM s.si.edu/3O6S9zc




The Environmental Justice Academy Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is an annual program supported by our museum that gives students and staff an opportunity to identify and explore issues of environmental inequity impacting their communities. s.si.edu/4gdcQWd


We are looking forward to tomorrow's sold out Ida B. Wells Quarter event! Weren't able to get tickets? Stream it live here: bit.ly/4h0SSPm #HerQuarter Smithsonian’s NMAAHC, Smithsonian American Women's History Museum



Excited to see everyone at 4:00 pm at the Postal Museum!

We’re thankful for Women’s History Month support, including from President Donald J. Trump who highlighted at an event yesterday the importance of recognizing women’s history with a museum on the National Mall. Our work continues year-round. Join us! s.si.edu/4c56fw1
