In 1978, Women’s History Week was established and expanded to Women’s History Month in 1987. Each year since 1987, the United States Congress has passed a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. This month is intended to be a focus on the fact that “American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways” (1987 Congressional Proclamation) as well as that American women have served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement.

Join the University of Vermont in celebrating women’s unique contributions to American history and culture through a full calendar of events.