Celebrate Women's History Month

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week."

In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated March 1987 as "Women's History Month."

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating March as "Women's History Month." These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific accomplishments women have made over the course of American history in many fields.

• Honoring our Heroes: Women Veterans of Miami-Dade at noon on Wednesday, March 19 at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Lobby. A special exhibit and ceremony in partnership with the South Dade Women’s Veterans Alliance honoring 10 outstanding women veterans from Miami-Dade County. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guest speakers and a visual exhibit
• Latina leaders take center stage in an evening dedicated to celebrating innovation and community impact. The 17th annual Tributo a la Mujer Hispana returns to Miami on Thursday, March 20, at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center
• Join the Miami-Dade Public Library System in celebrating Women's History Month with various programs, events, books and more, honoring inspiring women whose lasting legacies have shaped art, culture and science for generations
• Visit the Women's Park as being one of the first parks dedicated in the nation to women
• The Commission for Women is seeking new board members for County Commission Districts 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12 

For more information, call the Commission for Women at 305-375-4947.