National Park Service Announces 2018 Women's History Month Events

Women's History Month is an annual observance in March that encourages the observance and celebration of women's role and contribution in history and contemporary society. The National Park Service will celebrate throughout the month, in observance of Women's History Month with activities at the African Burial Ground National Monument. This year's theme, "Nevertheless She Persisted" highlights women fighting all forms of discrimination against women.

Thursday March 1 12:00-12:30 Ranger Talk: Persistence & the African Burial Ground

Friday March 2 12:00-12:30 Ranger Talk: Persistence & the African Burial Ground

Saturday March 10 12:00-12:30 Ranger Talk: Persistence & the African Burial Ground1:00-3:00 Movie: Hidden Figures (PG, 127 mins)

Saturday March 17 11:00-1:30 Movie: An Evening With Ursula Burns (NR, 120 mins)12:00-12:30 Ranger Talk: Persistence & the African Burial Ground2:00-3:00 Movie: Top Secret Rosies: The Female "Computers" of WWII (NR, 60 mins)

Saturday March 24 11:00-1:00 Movie: And Still I Rise (NR, 94 mins)12:00-12:30 Ranger Talk: Persistence & the African Burial Ground1:30-3:45 Movie: The Rosa Parks Story (PG, 97 mins)

Saturday March 31 10:45-12:15 Movie: The Eagle Huntress (G, 87 mins)12:30-2:00 She Persisted Wire-doll craft workshop2:15-3:45 Movie: He Called Me Malala (PG-13, 88 mins)