From fashion to innovation to auto racing, women have made an impact historically on our country and in our little corner of the world.
To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, you can take your kids to see exhibits or presentations about the contributions women have made over the years. Learn more about these wonderful women with a few fun events that stretch all month long.
Women’s History Month
March 1-31, 2023
- Address: The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: Free w/museum admission
Join the museum during Women’s History Month to explore the boundary-breaking achievements of American women throughout history.
Dining with Yesterday: “Rosie the Riveter and Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII”
March 4, 2023
- Address: Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia
- Cost: $30/resident, $35/non-resident
Step back in time into the 1940s and welcome Jeannette Gutierrez of the American Rosie the Riveter Association, Michigan Willow Run Chapter. The event in the Alexander Blue House includes lunch and dessert. Advance registration required.
HERstory Detroit: Bold Women Who Dared
March 4, 2023
- Address: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: $59/person
Learn about the notable women in Detroit with City Tour Detroit and embark on a historic trail highlighting the contributions of the Motor City’s bold women who dared to make a difference. Enjoy a snack on the bus and a refreshment break at a women-owned establishment.
Where are all the Women? Untold Experiences for the Holocaust
March 8, 2023
- Address: Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: Free
Hear the untold stories of women during the Holocaust on International Women’s Day. Refreshments will be served. Registration required.
Women’s History Month with Mary Mahoney
March 11, 2023
- Address: Detroit Public Library, Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Join to hear the inspiring story of Mary Eliza Mahoney, American’s first Black nurse. RSVP online to reserve your spot.
Women’s History Month – Simply POP-UP Shop
March 12, 2023
- Address: Simply Social Event Space, 3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck
- Cost: Free admission
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a unique and exciting shopping experience from local businesses in Detroit.
