Each year, March is designated as National Women’s History Month to ensure that the history of women will be recognized and celebrated in schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country.  The stories of women’s historic achievements present an expanded view of the complexity and fulfillment of living a purposeful life.  

The knowledge of women's history provides a more expansive vision of what a woman can do. This perspective can encourage girls and women to think larger and bolder and can give boys and men a fuller understanding of the female experience.  This year’s theme recognizes  the pioneering and fearless ways that women have taken the lead to save the planet.

 

 

 

Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet

The theme for National Women’s History Month 2009 is Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.  

We will feature Rachel Carson, the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, as the iconic model of the theme.   The 2009 Honorees are women who have demonstrated leadership in protecting the environment on a local, state, national level, or international level.  The 2009 Honorees include women who are scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders and r others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save our planet.  Brief biographies of the 2009 Honorees are posted on the National’ Women’s History’s website www.nwhp.org. 

For information about National Women’s History Month (NWHP) or the 2009 NWHM Honorees, visit www.nwhp.org  or contact the National Women’s History Project, 707-636-2888 or nwhp@aol.com