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 the month of March 1987 as "Women's History Month."

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of 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.

• Attend The Women of Impact XXXV Awards Ceremony Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. The event will be at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 162 St Miami FL 33177
• Enjoy an evening of music and celebration as we honor Women's History Month with a concert by Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Susana Behar on Sunday, March 31 at the Deering Estate
• Attend an event presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System throughout March to celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history 
• 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 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13
• Read the calendar of events taking place across Miami-Dade County

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