As Women’s History Month approaches, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in Utah and beyond who have made an impact on us in the Beehive State. This March, the Utah Historical Society invites you to join us in recognizing Women’s History Month through a variety of fun and engaging activities, workshops, film screenings and more.
We’ve curated our events calendar with activities you can do with family and friends, like attending a film screening at the SLC Main Library, joining our STEM craft night, or creating your own Ukrainian Motanka Doll. Plus, you can participate in BINGO to win a prize! Check out all our events and BINGO details below.
Women’s History Month Events To Add To Your Calendar:
- Utah Women Making History Day at the State Capitol | March 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Learn more about family history research at RootsTech! | March 6-8, Salt Palace Expo Hall
- Attend the UHS x Utah Film Center x RadioWest film screening of “Still Working 9 to 5”, and Q&A, at the SLC Main Library auditorium | March 12 at 7 p.m.
- Check out craft night with an electric twist. Build light-up cards at the Utah STEM Action Center | March 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Stop by a Ukrainian Motanka Doll Workshop at the Sorenson Unity Center in Salt Lake City | March 22 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tune in to our virtual Perspectives Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Katie Wilson of the What’s Her Name: A History of the World in 80 Lost Women podcast | March 19 from noon to 1 p.m.
- Test your knowledge at Women’s History Month Trivia Night at the Memorial House | March 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Check out our full events calendar here.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with BINGO:
Use this bingo card to celebrate Utah women—it’s got something for everyone, like watching a movie, writing your representatives, exploring UHS archives or attending one of our events, and more! How to win? When you get five in a row, fill out this form– we’ll mail you a prize! Plus, one randomly-selected winner will receive a gift box with books, swag, and more surprises.
Attend a Women’s History Month event | This March, we have seven events you can attend, including: RootsTech, craft workshops, a film screening, and a trivia night. Check out our calendar of events.
Take a selfie with a female friend | Part of history is documenting it. Snap a picture with one of your female friends. Post it and tag @uthistoricalsociety on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to be featured!
Learn about a Utah suffragist at utahwomenshistory.org | The women’s suffrage movement played an integral role in both Utah and national history. Learn more here.
Find a statue, historical marker, or place honoring a woman | Where are women being honored in your community? Look around for plaques, statues, and museums for information on hidden women! If you want to see what’s available around you, check out this museum directory or the Utah Markers & Monuments database.
Read to a young girl | In the words of Utah Suffragist Emmeline B. Wells: “I believe in women, especially thinking women.” We agree, and what better way to celebrate her words than to read to the young girls in your life! Check out this reading list for book suggestions, or visit your local library.
Ask a woman in your life for advice | Wisdom is won through life experience. You can recognize and honor women’s experiences by asking for their perspective and counsel.
Read a book by a female author | Supporting female authors is a great, cozy way to celebrate Women’s History Month. Visit your local library and ask your librarian for recommendations!
Listen to a female musician | What better way to celebrate women than by listening to them? Check out a playlist of Women’s History Month tunes here.
Watch a movie directed by a woman | This Woman’s History Month, treat yourself to popcorn and a movie night! If you need some help to see what’s available, you can check this list of films directed by women.
Send a “thank you” note to a woman you admire | A short note of appreciation can go a long way. You can send your note of thanks via snail mail, post-it, text, email, phone call, you name it! You might even want to attend our event on March 18 creating Circuit Cards at the STEM Action Center.
Listen to a podcast about or by a woman | Next time you commute on I-15, consider listening to a podcast about or by women. It’ll make the traffic more bearable!
Make a family recipe | Have you considered how women’s history may be present in your kitchen? Celebrate the culinary artists in your family by making a family recipe or by learning more about your ancestral foodways.
Do something to celebrate a woman you know | Do you have a friend who recently finished school? Or is training for a marathon? Maybe they completed a creative project? If you look around, women are always accomplishing significant feats both big and small. Find a way to recognize their efforts and achievements, whether that’s treating them to coffee or getting together for a movie night.
Support a woman-owned business | Another way you can celebrate Utah women is by supporting women-owned businesses! You can do this by leaving a positive review, sharing a business on social media, or making a purchase. For more information on investing in Utah women, check out the Women’s Business Center of Utah. To find a woman-owned business for your specific needs, check out this helpful directory!
Learn about a female athlete | Women are strong, skilled, and good at sports! So learn about a woman athlete this month! Have you ever heard about the Utah Shamrocks?
Check your voter registration or write to one of your representatives | Civic engagement is an integral part of Utah women’s history. You can make a difference too by contacting your representatives or checking your voter registration!
Do something to preserve your own history | Your story matters. There are many unique ways you can preserve history, like journaling about your life and memories, collecting photos, or digitizing your mementos.
Learn about a female inventor | Women are movers and shakers who make things that make the world go around. Take some time to learn about inventing Utah women like Dr. Cynthia Furse.
Take a walk with a female friend | Any walk or hike counts! We especially like Memory Grove/City Creek this time of year. Learn more about how women started it here.
Create an art or craft project inspired by women | Women are crafty, creative, and artistic. Lean into your creative side with an art or craft project this month. If you need some inspiration, check out the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
Visit history.utah.gov/women | Did you know we updated our website? Learn about all the Women’s History Initiative happenings, check out our blog, or use our tools to research women’s experiences and perspectives in Utah history.
Do an act of service for someone | Utah is great because of women who have worked closely with their communities to serve and help others. It’s no wonder Utah is the leading state in volunteerism. Show us how you give back and help others in your community! If you need ideas, check out UServeUtah for more information or to take the Community Engagements Pathways survey.
Learn about a woman in your family tree | One reason why Women’s History Month is significant is because it is an opportunity for us to remember and celebrate a group of people who are often forgotten in history books. By remembering women in your family tree, you’re making sure women aren’t forgotten in our historical narrative. Learn more about a woman in your family tree by searching for records, looking through old photos, and talking to your relatives. You can search for family members in Utah cemeteries here.
Post on social media using #utahwomenshistorymonth | Share your Women’s History Month celebrations with us on social media by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love to hear from you!