Shreveport Norton Art Gallery: Women's History Month Events

March is a glorious celebration for women all over the world. It is Women's History Month. At first, it was only a week of celebrating women in history. In 1981, Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28, and the President proclaimed the week beginning March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” After that, the National Women's History Project got to work, and by 199,4, they got the President to proclaim March as "Women's History Month.”

Why Is Women's History Month Important?

It is a month where we celebrate the crucial roles that women have had all throughout our history. It isn't just about science and politics; we're talking about our culture, too. Although it might be easy for us to forget everything women have had to go through to fight for equality, March is our reminder of all the achievements and struggles that have been marginalized.

If You Have Daughters or Nieces, This Is Your Reminder to Celebrate Them This Month

When you speak life into your kids, you're helping them build a better future. When you highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of women, the young women in your life will see breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings as just an everyday thing. How inspiring is that? May our girls all look forward to a future where gender equality is a reality.

Shreveport's Norton Art Gallery is Celebrating Women All March Long

The Norton has invited the public to celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month as they highlight women artists and depictions of notable figures in women's history throughout their permanent collection. On Friday, March 7, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, the Norton Art Gallery will be hosting an International Women's Day Tour. The tour is free, but you need to reserve your spot. You can reserve your spot by clicking here. Do you know of any other places celebrating Women's History Month? Make sure you keep us in the loop.

The R.W. Norton Art Gallery is located at 4747 Creswell Ave Shreveport, LA 71106