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New York State Museum Celebrates Women鈥檚 History Month by Honoring Women鈥檚 Contributions to State History With Special Programs, Events, and Exhibits
Family History Day to be Held on Sunday, March 10
To commemorate , the New York State Museum (NYSM) will honor the significant roles of women in New York State history. Throughout March, there will be numerous special programs, events, educational resources, and exhibits to honor and celebrate the diverse achievements of women, both past and present. From engaging in-person experiences to helpful online resources, visitors of all ages are invited to learn about the pivotal role women have played in shaping our State heritage.
Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said, "Throughout the history of the United States, women and girls have made significant contributions despite facing discrimination and adversity. During Women's History Month, we recognize the brave women who fought for and earned the right to vote, advocated against injustice, broke numerous barriers, and expanded opportunities for all women and girls. Our history is also filled with inspiring examples of women who have paved the way in the recent and distant past, working tirelessly to open doors of opportunity for everyone."
State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa鈥痵aid, 鈥淲omen's History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the insurmountable spirit, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women throughout history, while also serving as an inspiration to the women of today to script their own narrative in the ongoing story of women鈥檚 history. This rich selection of important programs and events serve as a platform to foster a society that celebrates the achievements of women, highlights their diverse stories, and paves the way for a future where every woman鈥檚 potential is realized and celebrated.鈥澨
In recognition of Women鈥檚 History Month, learn more about these significant contributions by exploring the following educational resources and programs for classroom teachers, educators, and the public from the State Education Department鈥檚 Office of Cultural Education鈥檚 collections, exhibits, and research.
New York State Museum:
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- The Museum will host on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. This event, for all ages, is an opportunity to celebrate the dynamic role women play in New York鈥檚 history. There will be hands-on history activities, curator-led exhibit tours, and a short-film series, , presented by 1st Amendment-1st Vote, Incorporated at 2 p.m. in the Huxley Theater.
- The New York State Museum presents its annual program. Learn more about these talented current and past scientists and their research through online presentations.
- As an approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE), the New York State Museum is offering for educators this month. Explore the 360 Gallery Tour of the NYSM's exhibition, Votes for Women: Celebrating New York鈥檚 Suffrage Centennial, and earn one CTLE credit hour.
New York State Library:
- A webinar entitled, 鈥淔earless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyonc茅,鈥 with Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, historian, novelist, and documentary filmmaker, will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. To learn more about the program and how to register, visit the
- A webinar entitled, 鈥淓leanor Roosevelt After 1945,鈥 with Dr. Sandra Opdycke, historian, and author, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. To learn more about the program and how to register, visit the
- A webinar entitled, 鈥淐elebrating the 19th Amendment: Women's Suffrage and Anti-Suffrage Documents for Educators,鈥 with 惭补谤颈蝉补听骋颈迟迟辞, New York State Library Senior Reference Librarian, will be held听from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024. To learn more about the program and how to register, visit the
New York State Archives/ New York State Archives Partnership Trust:
- Tune in on Tuesday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m. for A Woman鈥檚 Place: The History of the New York State Women鈥檚 Division, A New York Archives Magazine Online Speaker Series Program. Register for the free Zoom program on the .听The New York State Archives presents, 鈥淎 Woman鈥檚 Place: The History of the New York State Women鈥檚 Division.鈥 This display highlights records created by the Women鈥檚 Division, a unit within the Executive Chamber that promoted equal status for women and worked with state government agencies on issues affecting women. The material highlighted during the Zoom program will be on display in the 11th floor lobby of the Cultural Education Center throughout March.
- During Women鈥檚 History Month, hundreds of ready-to-use primary sources and standards-aligned, teacher-created learning activities can be accessed on . Historical records spanning from the Dutch colonial period through the preset day offer students an opportunity to practice their document-analysis skills and discover the role of women in New York State history.
New York State Public Broadcasting:
- Toolkits for the classroom. Learn more about Women鈥檚 History Month with for the classroom. This folder features videos, lesson plans, media galleries, and more, all focused on Women鈥檚 History and culture.听All of these resources are educator-created and standards-aligned from PBS stations.
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