Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History

From groundbreaking leaders to unsung heroes, our women’s history programs highlight the voices and stories that shaped North Carolina and beyond. This archive offers a collection of past events and discussions exploring the lasting impact of women throughout history.

History at High Noon

The Struggle for Woman's Suffrage in North Carolina

Community Class Series

Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality

Black Maternal Health and the History of Eugenics in North Carolina

Ella Baker, Shaw, and SNCC: The Woman, the HBCU, and the Movement

History and Highballs

Heirloom Jewelry

Women Who Brew

Theodosia Burr

Ebony Wine & Spirits

First Ladies and the Politics of Fashion

Indian Cuisine with Preeti Waas: Her Path to James Beard

Obstacles and Opportunities in 20th Century American Women’s Sports

The Evolution of Female Superheroes

Coffee with a Curator

Fighting for Woman Suffrage in North Carolina

“Glory” Hancock: New York Socialite to WWI Nurse

The Power of Women in Country Music

Quilt Stories