The story of Rhode Island is filled with the stories of groundbreaking women. We share these stories in many ways, including in our publications and our social media accounts. This month, we are sharing a list of resources including programs, educational tools, and articles to highlight the important women who have changed Rhode Island and the world.

This page will continue to be updated throughout the month of March. If you have suggestions of resources to be added to this page, please email communications@rihs.org.

Programs • Exhibits • Reading Lists • Tools for Educators

  • Saturday, March 7, 10am – 4pm, 2026 – Rhode Island Historical Society’s John Brown House Museum Saturdays in the 1700s: Tea in 18th Century Rhode Island: How does a tiny, dry leaf from the other side of the globe work its way into the cultural identity of a young nation? Living historian Audrey Stuck-Girard will explore this question during the Saturdays in the 1700s program, “Tea in 18th Century Rhode Island.” Stuck-Girard will prepare 18th-century tea with antique teaware and discuss how the beverage impacted cultural traditions, global trade, and revolutionary politics in 1700s America. Additionally, historic tea flavors will be available for visitors to sample courtesy of Ocean State Spice & Tea Merchants.

  • Saturday, March 7th, 10am – 1:30pm, 2026 – Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park – Women’s History Month Open House at Old Slater Mill: Leading the Change – Take a guided tour of Slater Mill and explore the history of women’s work and leadership in the City of Pawtucket. A special exhibit will be on display about the first wage worker’s strike in the United States, a protest led by women workers in Pawtucket. In addition, visitors will be able to see artifacts from the Old Slater Mill Association’s collection. SCHEDULE: 10 AM – 3 PM: Visitor Center at Slater Mill Open – Grab a Junior Ranger program or see the park film 10:30 AM: STRIKE! Slater Mill Tour 11:30 AM: Lecture on Women’s History in Pawtucket 12:30 PM: First Strike Exhibit & Drop-In Drop Spindle Hour 1: 30 PM: Slater Mill Tour No reservation or registration needed.

  • Thursday, March 12, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2026 – United Way Rhode Island Power of Women: Reclaiming Our Story Join United Way Rhode Island for Power of Women: Reclaiming Our Story, a celebration of women rising from adversity and using their voices to create meaningful change. Held during Women’s History Month, this inspiring event brings together women from across Rhode Island to connect, empower one another, and be inspired over an elegant brunch.

  • Friday, March 13th – Sunday, March 15th, 2026 – Brigade of the American Revolution Behind the Lines: The Unsung Women of the American Revolution Conference A three-day conference, running March 13–15, 2026, that will explore the indispensable yet often overlooked contributions of women during America’s fight for independence. The conference will be held at the historic, 300-year-old Portsmouth Friends Church, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and will also be available virtually.

  • Saturday, March 21, 11am, 2026 – The Rhode Island Historical Society’s John Brown House Museum HerStory: Historic Women of the East Side Walking Tour: In celebration of Women’s History Month, join staff from the Rhode Island Historical Society’s John Brown House Museum for HerStory: Historic Women of the East Side at 11 am on Saturday, March 21st. This walking tour, which covers just over a half mile on Providence’s East Side, highlights women’s stories from the 18th-century through the present day. Whether you’re passionate about history, social change, or just eager to be inspired, this unique experience will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the women who have made history and continue to shape our future. From educators, artists, and unsung heroes, this is the story of the women of the East Side.

  • Monday, March 30, 5:30pm, 2026 – Rhode Island Historical Society’s John Brown House Museum Mary Williams and 17th-Century Rhode Island: Exhibit Talk with Charlotte Carrington-Farmer: Join the John Brown House Museum on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 5:30 pm for “Mary Williams and 17th-Century Rhode Island,” a presentation from Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer commemorating Women’s History Month. This lecture complements the latest exhibit at the John Brown House Museum, which features the life story of Mary Williams through interpretative panels and 17th-century objects from the RIHS collection, and is based upon Dr. Carrington-Farmer’s research. Telling Mary Williams’ story through the exhibit and lecture represents a pivotal step in the larger movement to reveal the voices of women whose participation has gone unacknowledged in the historical record.

  • Vibrance/Essence(n): Defining Color and Texture: Hosted by the University of Rhode Island Department of Art and Art History and the College of Arts and Sciences, Vibrance/Essence(n) showcases the work of a dozen women artists of various mediums.

  • Library of Congress Women’s History Month Website: The Library of Congress website honoring Women’s History Month includes online information from the National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

  • Encompass- Women’s Suffrage in Rhode Island: Explore the history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Rhode Island with essays and primary sources, along with lesson plans and additional materials, including video clips and oral histories.