March isn’t just the start of spring — it’s Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions women have made to our nation over the course of American history. Ready to honor the work and legacy of women around DC?

Here’s a list of exhibits, experiences, and events that highlight women leaders, artists, and creators this month — both from our past and present.

#1 Support Women-Owned Stores:

– Shop stationery, home decor, pet goods, and more from local women-owned businesses at the Women’s History Month Market Series in Fairfax. Held every Tuesday in March from 5 PM-9 PM; learn more here.

– Celebrate women in business during She DC, a month-long celebration that highlights DC’s women business-owners. The festivities, which will all take place at Latin American marketplace La Cosecha, include an art show displaying 100 pieces of art created by DMV women artists, panel discussions, and pop-up shops. Takes place Friday, March 11, through Tuesday, March 29 (event times and prices vary).

#2 Learn About Women In War:

The National Museum of the United States Army will celebrate its first Women’s History Month with a month full of special events that explore the role of women in American Revolution, Civil War, and World War I.

There will also be displays highlighting women who broke barriers while serving in the military, such as Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson, who was appointed by both President Dwight D. Eisenhower and President John F. Kennedy to serve as the Commandant of the Women’s Army Corps. Runs Tuesday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 23 (event times vary); free, register here.

#3 Visit Hotel Zena:

Hotel Zena, which brands itself as a “female empowerment hotel,” is launching an art exhibit that highlights nine “Urban Queen Leaders,” or women who are creating meaningful change in their communities.

The hotel will also host Ruth Bader Ginsburg-themed paint and sip, as well as weekly chats with women in the literary, wellness, and art industries. Goes from, March 9, through Tuesday, March 22, at 6 PM; free, register here.

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#4 Honor RBG:

What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than watch the National Museum of American History honor late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg? The award, which is the museum’s signature honor, has been previously award to Dr. Anthony Fauci and Madeline K. Albright. Wednesday, March 30, at 6:30 PM; Free, register here.

#5 Immerse Yourself In A FUTURE-driven Experience:

On view through July 6, 2022, FUTURES is the Smithsonian’s first major building-wide exploration of the future and temporarily reopens the Smithsonian’s oldest museum for the first time in nearly two decades.

The part-exhibition, part-festival celebrates the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary with more than 150 awe-inspiring objects, ideas, prototypes and installations that fuse art, technology, design, and history to help visitors imagine many possible futures on the horizon. In March, FUTURES will celebrate Women’s History Month with Women’s Future Month programming as well as striking orange statues as part of the #IfThenSheCan exhibit.

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