Celebrate America's Revolutionary Women This Month with Events Across the Country

(Washington, D.C.) — Since 1995, March has been recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States, serving as a time for people across the nation to honor the impact of women throughout American history. From serving their country to breaking down barriers, women have played a vital role in shaping America's history, art, culture and more. As Abigail Adams once called on her husband John to “remember the ladies,” the Trust recognizes women’s historical contributions that helped shape our present. 

The American Battlefield Trust invites everyone to explore the following programs and events highlighting the remarkable, and sometimes untold, stories of women who shaped history. 

• March 2: Member Morning: Revolutionary Women Tour, Philadelphia, Pa.

  Join a museum educator for a 60-minue gallery highlights tour exploring the roles of Revolutionary Era women. Learn the stories of women not often talked about and hear about the different experiences women had during the American Revolution. Learn more.

• March 4: Remember the First Ladies, Washington D.C. 

  Celebrate Women’s History Month with this in-person and online program highlighting the role of America’s First Ladies. Learn how they influenced American society, policy, diplomacy and life in both the White House and the United States. See how this group of women broke barriers to influence culture and at times, legislation. Learn more.

• March 8: Celebrate Women's History at the Museum of Historic Annapolis, Annapolis Md. 

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  Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a Women’s History Month celebration for the whole family. Explore the Museum and discover the contributions of women in the community, while learning from living history interpreters about the role of women during the American Revolution. Learn more.

• March 8: Saturday Night Battlefield Lantern Tour, Blacksburg, S.C.  

  Join Kings Mountain National Military Park for a nighttime lantern tour of the battlefield trail and learn about the remarkable women of Kings Mountain. Visitors should expect a moderate hike with some steep inclines. Learn more.

• March 22: “Merchants and Mechanics:” The Revolutionary Intelligent Network in Massachusetts, Lincoln, Mass. 

  Explore the Wright Tavern and join park rangers in a 45-minute program about the diverse groups of people involved in the spreading of information in 1775. Learn about the role women played and how they joined the revolutionary fight away from the battlefield. Learn more.

• All Month: Women’s History Month and Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va. 

  Join Colonial Williamsburg all month long for in-person and online programs about the women of the Revolutionary Ea. Learn about the often-surprising realities of women’s labor, skills and rights in 18th-century Williamsburg, along with the lives of some of America’s founding mothers. Learn more.

• All Month: Women’s History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, Pa.  

  Visit the Museum of the American Revolution and celebrate the women who shaped America. Learn how these women contributed to the American fight for independence and see numerous exhibits on the multifaced roles of women during the Revolutionary Era. Learn more. 

The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected nearly 60,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War across 160 sites in 25 states. Learn more at www.battlefields.org. 

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