HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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President Jimmy Carter created a Proclamation in March 1980 designating the month as Women’s History Month. This initiative aimed to honor and commemorate the countless contributions that women have made throughout history across various fields, including science, politics, arts, and social movements. The observance serves as a reminder of the integral role women have played in shaping society and advocating for change, despite often being overlooked in traditional narratives.

Women’s History Month Information: Women’s History Month | National Women’s History Museum

Throughout the month, numerous events and activities take place, including educational programs, lectures, and exhibitions that highlight the achievements and experiences of women throughout history. Schools, organizations, and communities come together to celebrate women’s accomplishments and inspire future generations.

For those interested in exploring more about this important observance, additional resources and information are available at the Women’s History Website. This platform provides a wealth of materials, including articles, biographies, and lesson plans that can deepen understanding and appreciation of women’s history.

The National Women’s History Alliance also has
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Women’s History Theme 2026 – National Women’s History Alliance

Newsletters: NWHA Newsletters – National Women’s History Alliance

Black Feminist Information
Home | We Who Believe in Freedom-Exhibition

Toolkits available at IWD – March 8, 2026 – International Women’s Day Website Celebrating 115 Years!
International Women’s Day 2026
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Juneteenth History FYI

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FYI
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth
https://visitdetroit.com/inside-the-d/12-ways-detroit-is-celebrating-juneteenth-in-2025/
https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/juneteenth-and-general-order-no-3
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation
https://usafederalholidays.com/juneteenth

Take a Virtual Tour

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Senior Planet is offering a free on-line Zoom tour of Norwich, England. Click the links below for details.

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

https://seniorplanet.org/event/virtual-tour-norwich-england/

You can download a pdf of the Brochure at the link below.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Senior-Planet-Norwich-England-Destination-Brochure.pdf

Tunisia Museum Tour Virtually

Senior Planet has a virtual tour for FREE! Take a look at the details below, and then download the pdf Travel Brochure.

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Enjoy!

Juneteenth Celebration Ideas

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a significant holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. In 2024, Juneteenth will be recognized on Wednesday, June 19 – Source: https://parade.com/living/how-to-celebrate-juneteenth

NPRJuneteenth Play List:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/003GTw7lIICMorVOwkMjCV

Westchester Events
https://artswestchester.org/nearly-30-juneteenth-events-happening-in-westchester-in-2024/

Enjoy!

Virtual Museum Tour with Senior Planet

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Take a Zoom “Time-Out” with Senior Planet at the Museum.

When: Monday, March 18, 2024

Time: 6:00PM EDT / 5:00PM CDT / 4:00PM MDT / 3:00PM PDT

Click the link below to join:
https://seniorplanet.org/event/virtual-museum-tours-5/

Download the handout by clicking the link below.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Virtual-Museum-Tours-Update-08-03-21.pdf

Have you signed up for the Senior Planet Newsletter yet?
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

All the best in Wellness!

Free Virtual Museum Tours Online

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Once again Senior Planet continues to deliver some of the best on-line classes for 2024.

Take a look at the link below to learn more.

When: Thursday January 18, 2024
4:30PM EST / 3:30PM CST / 2:30PM MST / 1:30PM PST

https://seniorplanet.org/event/virtual-museum-tours-3/


Handout https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Virtual-Museum-Tours-Update-08-03-21.pdf

Have you signed up for the Senior Planet Newsletter yet?
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

All the best in Wellness!