Great Gifts

… For yourself and others

“Women of Achievement in Maryland History” by Carolyn B. Stegman ($50, plus shipping and handling). This inspiring hardcover coffee-table book explores the history of women throughout Maryland.

Maryland Women’s History Poster ($15, plus shipping and handling). This colorful poster was originally designed by Elizabeth A. Harty in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Maryland Women’s History Project.

"We Are Our Mothers' Daughters" 10th Anniversary Edition (Autographed) by acclaimed author, political commentator, and member of the MWHC Honorary Board Cokie Roberts ($25, plus shipping and handling). This book examines the nature of women's roles. A must have book for every mother and daughter, woman and girl.

"Puerto Rican Women" ("Mujeres Puertorriquenas") (Autographed) by Carmen Delgado Votaw, a national and international leader, and current MWHC Board Member ($20, plus shipping and handling). This bilingual book contains biographical profiles of 42 women of Puerto Rican heritage who have made contributions to the cultural, political, educational, economic and social climate of Puerto Rico and the international community.

Welcome

The first comprehensive state-based center and museum of its kind in the nation, the mission of the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center is to preserve the past, understand the present, and shape the future by recognizing, respecting, and transmitting the experiences and contributions of Maryland women and girls of diverse backgrounds and regions.

Did You Know?

To expand our knowledge of the outstanding leaders of Maryland’s past and present, we will honor both historical and contemporary women who have been inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, in addition to renowned Maryland women, many of which are “firsts” and “founders,” and the unsung heroines in our families and communities.

Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame 2009

Since 1985, the Maryland Commission for Women and the Women Legislators of Maryland annually honor Maryland women by inducting them into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, which will be housed at the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center.

In The News

Visit Center News & Announcements for additional news about the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center.

		The Baltimore Sun (January 31, 2010) "Heritage Center to Recall Women Pioneers" article about the Maryland Women's Heritage Center and its opening in March - Click here

		Focus on Women (January/February 2010) included an article about the 30th Anniversary of the Maryland Women's History Project written by Jill Moss Greenberg, Executive Director - Click here

		MPT (January 2010) spot with Frances Hughes Glendening, President of the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center, promotes the Women's Legislative Briefing event taking place on January 31, 2010, supported by the Maryland Women's Heritage Center – Click Here

Current Alerts

Below includes items of interest to the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center. More can be found at Center News & Announcements and Calendar of Events.

University of Maryland's Tara Heiss Named to the Atlantic Coast Conference's Women's Basketball Legends

Former Maryland women's basketball player Tara Heiss was one of 12 players named to the Atlantic Coast Conference's sixth annual class of Women's Basketball Legends to be honored at the ACC tournament March 4-7 in Greensboro, N.C.

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March is Women's History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month, many events are taking place throughout the State of Maryland. Check out our listing of events, or submit an event to be included on our Calendar of Events.

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