Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month at the Center

Throughout Women’s History Month, the Center recognizes extraordinary American women throughout the nation’s history. All month long, visitors can view our newest exhibit, The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote. This exhibit traces the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and features some of the many women who transformed constitutional history—including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, and Ida B. Wells—and allows visitors to better understand the long fight for women’s suffrage. Additional programs available throughout the month include scholar talks, craft activities, interactive shows, and a self-guided artifact tour.

More Ways to Engage

Wawa Community Day Celebrating Women's History Month

Saturday, March 25

Free Admission Courtesy of Wawa

In celebration of Women's History Month, Wawa and the National Constitution Center are teaming up to offer visitors a free Wawa Community Day Honoring Women's History Month, on Saturday, March 25.

Admission to the National Constitution Center will be free courtesy of Wawa, with Wawa Innovation Network associate volunteers serving hot beverages, pretzels, pastries, as supplies last, from Wawa’s Community Care Van.

Women’s History Month Live Virtual Tour

Friday, March 24 | 1 p.m. ET

The Center’s education team will lead virtual audiences on a live guided tour of our newest exhibit The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, which traces the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The tour will help viewers to better understand the long fight for women’s suffrage, and will also highlight some of the many women who transformed constitutional history—including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, and Ida B. Wells. Plus, viewers get an up-close look at some of the one-of-a-kind artifacts on display, including a rare printing of the Declaration of Sentiments from the nation’s first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, a ballot box used to collect women’s votes in the late 1800s, Pennsylvania’s ratification copy of the 19th Amendment, as well as visually compelling “Votes for Women” ephemera. 

Constitutional Ambassadors Program

The Constitutional Ambassadors Program is a wonderful FREE opportunity to help your students deepen their constitutional understanding and develop civil dialogue skills, while taking part in an immersive experience, which includes seeing rare historical documents, priceless artifacts, interactive exhibits, and live theater that bring contemporary discussions about the Constitution to life. 

Admission: Free! Transportation funding available.

Availability: Weekdays; Wednesday-Friday

Timing: Program lasts about two hours, with the schedule planned by the National Constitution Center

Schedule Information: Every Ambassadors program includes:

• an introduction by one of the Center's educators
• a Scholar Exchange session where a scholar discusses the historical background and context of the chosen topic
• exhibit exploration
• a civil dialogue facilitated by a trained museum educator
• the opportunity to watch Freedom Rising, a live theatrical experience

It’s not too late to schedule a field trip before the end of the school year! Complete this form to book today.

For Educators

Professional Learning Opportunity: 14th Amendment and the Battle for Freedom and Equality in America

Wednesday, April 29 | 6:30 p.m. ET

During this session, participants will explore the 14th Amendment and the battles for equality in America. Educators will examine the clauses of the 14th Amendment and the battle over their meaning from Reconstruction to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges. We will also explore America’s first and second civil rights movements, the Constitution and women, and modern interpretations of the 14th Amendment. 

Joined by Professor Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History at Columbia University.

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