MWHC News
Meet Fascinating Women Buried in Baltimore’s Historic Cemeteries
(February 19, 2024) For Women's History Month, we will use photos and storytelling to visit the gravesites of ten intriguing Baltimore women, all very different from each other, who lived during Baltimore in the 1800s. Baltimore women of the time were the backbone of...
Empowering Our Freedoms, Protecting Us All: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) & You
(February 15, 2024) Get the most up-to-the-minute information on the status of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Mary Ann Gorman, ERA Task Force Chair, Maryland NOW, will also share its history, potential impact, and future! Free admission. All are invited to...
Celebrating Black History Month: An Evening with Poet Kim Singleton
(February 9, 2024) Kim Singleton is a Prince Georges County native, author, filmmaker, and poet. Following Kim's book reading, there will be a discussion. Register: http://tinyurl.com/bz7enrp9
STILL a work in progress: Get an update on the status of the ERA
(January 15, 2024) What are the next steps to finally enact the ERA? On January 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., join Maryland's leading ERA advocates to see how each of us can get involved. This is a free event. Zoom link will be sent to registrants via email. Register:...
Make a traditional sock monkey at the MWHC, site of the former Woman’s Industrial Exchange
(11/16/23) For decades, the Woman's Industrial Exchange (WIE) sold handcrafts to a loyal following at 333 N. Charles Street in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Handmade sock monkeys were a customer favorite. Come to the Maryland Women's Heritage Center,...
Join us: Evolution of Media in the Riot Grrrl Movement: Fanzines & Social Media Activism
(October 23, 2023) Learn how 90s punk feminists changed the game for young activists today through the rise of self-published media in social movements. Join us to support emerging young historians such as Poolesville High School students Allison Sweeney and Daniela...
Flying High: Join our discussion with five women aviators
(October 23, 2023) In honor of Aviation History Month, Kalin Thomas, MWHC Vice-President for Social Media, will moderate a discussion with commercial pilots, a NASA engineer, and a NASA astronaut. Hear about their career takeoffs, turbulences and landings. Register:...
MWHC’s new Legacy Fund supports a future that recognizes Maryland women
(September 21, 2023) At the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center (MWHC), we have dreams for the future. It’s a future where the immense accomplishments of all Maryland women are recognized and preserved. We are launching the Maryland Women's Heritage Legacy Fund, which...
Free Reception: Come explore Baltimore’s Puerto Rican Culture with Christina Delgado
(September 16, 2023) On October 4, 2023, we welcome Christina Delgado, Baltimore based photographer, designer, and curator, as the latest woman featured in our window artist series. A free reception, open to all, will give guests the chance to talk with the artist...
MWHC and Enoch Pratt Free Library virtually visit “Fascinating Women Buried in Baltimore’s Historic Cemeteries”
(August 15, 2023) With photos and storytelling, we will virtually visit the gravesites of ten Baltimore women, all very different from each other, who lived during Baltimore in the 1800s. Baltimore women of the time were the backbone of families and communities. At...
