Women's History Month 2026 in Greater Philadelphia: 17 Things to See & Do

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Walk in the footsteps of the badass women who blazed trails to shape Philadelphia herstory in this two-hour walking tour from local tour group Beyond the Bell. This exploration of the incredible women who called the City of Sisterly Affection home covers one-and-a-half miles.

Starting off in the Quartier historique, you’ll learn about boundary-breaking women like Hannah Callowhill Penn, who prevented a war between Pennsylvania and Maryland; Ona Judge, who escaped slavery from President George Washington; and Barbara Gittings, a prominent gay rights activist.

Offered daily, the tour wraps up at 13th and Locust streets.

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Le travail de la costumière Ruth E. Carter, récompensée à deux reprises aux Oscars, est au centre de l'exposition. African American Museum in Philadelphia’s latest exhibition: L'afrofuturisme dans la création de costumes.

Carter a remporté des Oscars pour ses créations de costumes dans les films suivants Panthère noire et vient d'être nommée en 2026 pour son travail dans le film Pécheurs. Elle est la première femme noire à remporter deux Oscars, toutes catégories confondues.

The modular exhibition — with interactive elements — showcases costumes and artifacts from Carter’s esteemed career, including a rare glimpse of the artist’s personal sketches and costumes from Carter’s private collection.

Alors que la National Constitution Center’s 19th Amendment exhibit focuses on revolutionary women year-round, March features an additional slate of programs for those who want to dig deeper into the history of women changemakers.

This March, complementary daily programming further highlights trailblazing women in American history. Learn about the contributions four women — all named Harriet — made to the anti-slavery movement in Les quatre Harriet de l'histoire, testez vos connaissances historiques avec Remember the Ladies Trivia, participez à des ateliers créatifs inspirés du Mois de l'histoire des femmes et participez à une visite autoguidée consacrée aux artefacts liés à l'histoire des femmes.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Philadelphia Museum of Art hôtes daily guided tours highlighting women artists showcased in the museum’s vast collection.

Included with museum admission, the one-hour tours are first-come, first-served with a 20-person limit each day. Visitors can meet the guide in the Great Stair Hall in the museum’s main building ahead of the tour’s 2 p.m. start.

The museum kicks off the month with a family-friendly festival on Sunday, March 1, 2026 featuring hands-on art-making and art herstory activities. Admission to the Sunday festival is pay what you wish, and includes general museum admission.

Le Museum of the American Revolution honors the revolutionary women of the nation’s independence movements every day, with additional programming during Mois de l'histoire des femmes.

Visitors can stop by a Discovery Cart to learn about Ona Judge, a woman George and Martha Washington enslaved until her escape; attend a daily 10-Minute Talk (11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) about how women responded to the Declaration of Independence; or design a banner inspired by American suffragists.

The museum also hosts a Women’s History Night with a film screening and discussion on Saturday, March 18, 2026.

March 3-26, 2026 (select dates)

La bibliothèque libre de Philadelphie offers a slate of programming in March to celebrate Mois de l'histoire des femmes, including an author talk about the historic women buried at Colline de Laurel, a marathon read aloud, educational talks, film screenings and more.

Parkway Central Library hosts a screening of the film Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Amanda Owen. The film tells the story of how some trailblazing women used a bell modeled after the Liberty Bell to fight for women’s right to vote.

For 11 days this March, the Académie de musique transforms into Belle Époque Paris as the lavishly outfitted dancers of the Ballet de Philadelphie present the classic romantic comedy The Merry Widow.

Choreographed by the esteemed Ronald Hynd and set to Franz Lehár’s score arranged by John Lanchbery, the story centers on the escapades of wealthy widow Hanna as she pirouettes her way through glamorous balls on a mission to find a new husband — all amidst lost love and political shenanigans.

March 7-29, 2026 (select dates)

Célébrez le Mois de l'histoire des femmes dans ce lieu historique Maison Betsy Ross avec free special events all March long.

During Storytelling Saturdays, Philly’s beloved Les conteurs de Once Upon A Nation share lesser-known accounts of women’s contributions to history. Then, on History Maker Sundays, visitors can hear stories and meet (portrayals of) opinionated women throughout history, from businesswomen to abolitionists to healers.

And, of course, visitors can hang out with Ms. Ross herself — an entrepreneur, patriot and single mother — as she works in her upholstery shop and shares the story of the first flag (along with other fascinating tales).

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Sisterly Love Collective à la Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, featuring the ceiling-shattering women who work in Philadelphia’s restaurants, bars and hospitality industry.

The Sisterly Love Collective started during the pandemic to help restaurant owners find ways to support each other through a challenging time. Five years later, the collective has become a key resource for these women-run businesses.

Guests at the five-year anniversary supper can sip on cocktails and feast on hors d’oeuvres, a two-course dinner and divine desserts while supporting the collective’s silent auction. Reservations are required.

Vibrez au rythme des plus grands succès de Tina avec ce titre endiablé. jukebox musical de la dramaturge Katori Hall, lauréate du prix Pulitzer.

En utilisant la musique de Tina Turner — des chansons emblématiques telles que Proud Mary, River Deep, Mountain High et Danseuse privée — Ce spectacle acclamé par la critique retrace l'ascension vers la célébrité de la reine du rock ’n’ roll, depuis ses débuts sous le nom d'Anna Mae Bullock dans le Tennessee jusqu'à son retour triomphal dans les années 80, en passant par sa relation tumultueuse avec Ike Turner.

Rendez hommage à la résilience, à la persévérance et à l'héritage de cette figure emblématique lorsque ce spectacle haut en énergie sera présenté sur la scène du Miller.

March 11 & 18, 2026

The Library Company of Philadelphia hosts two Wednesday evening lectures to mark Women’s History Month.

Le live discussion, “Not a Poor, but a Very Importunate Widow: Sarah Kennedy and the American Revolution in Pennsylvania,” focuses on a widow’s battle to reclaim her property after her husband’s death (March 11, 2026).

Le virtual program, “The Gendered Republic: Reimagining Identity in the New Nation,” hosts two editors and two contributors to the book of the same name as they discuss American history with a focus on gender (March 18, 2026).

Registration for the free events is required.

Paging pioneers! Celebrate the women who broke barriers at the first degree-granting medical school for women during a celebratory Samedi Firstival.

52 semaines de premières fois honors 250 years of Philly’s historic achievements — every week, all throughout 2026. The series’ free Saturday Firstivals take place at the original location of each first (or in spaces that represent where these significant milestones occurred) and include guest speakers, a sculpture, special events and historic deep dives by Once Upon a Nation.

Drexel University hosts this Women’s History Month event featuring exhibits, a presentation and a community health fair with free health screenings.

March 14-28, 2026 (Saturdays only)

Old City’s Institut d'histoire des sciences offers a month of free family-friendly programming devoted to women in science.

Each Saturday features a different scientist or theme with activities that spotlight influential female scientists — like environmental scientist and writer Rachel Carson, or chemist Stephanie Kwolek, who invented textiles like Lycra and Kevlar.

Visitors can visit touch tables that explain the science behind the making of some everyday objects or take a tour highlighting women in chemistry. Women’s history programming happens at the attraction each Saturday in March with no reservations required.

As she lay dying, First Lady Martha Washington can’t escape the wild visions holding her to account, as the enslaved people who would be freed upon her death put her on trial.

From The Wilma’s HotHouse Acting Company and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames comes Le procès le plus spectaculairement lamentable de Miz Martha Washington, a biting satire that explores history, race and power dynamics, all based on a true story.

Note: Recommended for theater-goers ages 13 and over, the show contains strong language and scenes of violence.

March 21 & 28, 2026

Découvrez les histoires des West Chester women who made important contributions to the law, abolition, suffrage, education, politics and science — with the help of a costumed guide — pendant cette visite guidée à pied à travers le centre-ville de West Chester.

Starting at the Chester County History Center, the one-and-a-half-hour tour visits the businesses and homes of the women who helped shape West Chester from early America to today.

Les billets sont obligatoires for the rain-or-shine tour.

March 21 – April 25, 2026 (Saturdays only)

Harriet’s Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook launched this trolley tour in 2021 as a way to uplift her community. Still going strong five years later, the 2026 trolley tour offers two time slots per day across six Saturdays.

Starting at Harriet’s Fishtown bookstore, participants hop on a trolley while host Starfire spins stories and whisks the group to visit four more Black-owned businesses, with different stops on the morning and afternoon tours.

Tour guests can hop off at all the spots to explore each business’s wares, including plants, teas, gifts, art and desserts. Les billets sont obligatoires and include a complimentary journal.

March 22 & 29, 2026

Colline de Laurel — the historic garden cemetery spread across two separate sites — hosts two-hour walking tours this Women’s History month to honor the amazing women buried at both Laurel Hill East and Laurel Hill West.

On Sunday, March 22, 2026 walk the winding paths at Bala Cynwyd’s Laurel Hill West with a guide to learn about the wondrous women interred there.

The following Sunday, the Laurel Hill East’s tour takes participants through the historic garden cemetery overlooking the Schuylkill River to learn the stories of the daring dames laid to rest there.

Tickets are required for both tours.

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Philadelphia celebrates women this March — and all year round — at sites and attractions throughout the city.

Check out Philly’s many women-owned businesses (including restaurants, bars, shops and boutiques), or see the city’s award-winning public art scene (including several peintures murales et sculptures) honoring the women of Philadelphia.