It’s Women’s History Month: Here’s how you can celebrate in Philly
Posted by Billy Penn on March 10, 2026
It’s the first week of Women’s History Month, a month that celebrates and amplifies the important role women have played in American history.
Women’s history was initially celebrated with just one week. President Jimmy Carter deemed the week of March 8 “Women’s History Week” in 1980.
In 1987, legislation was passed to deem the whole month Women’s History Month, and each year since 1995, the president has issued an annual proclamation designating March as “Women’s History Month.”
Philly has lots of iconic history – and the role women have played in building up the city is a big part.
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