HerStory - Center for Engagement & Community Connection

HERstory at Northwest

Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of women in our community and share HERstory during the month of March.

Art Left Behind: Exploring Decades of Creativity

Art Left Behind: Exploring Decades of Creativity - An art exhibit curated by Northwest art students Sammy Ward, Brooke Reyes and Jeri Walters. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Women-Owned Businesses in Maryville

Celebrate HerStory by supporting women who help our community thrive. Explore a list of local women-owned businesses and discover shops, services and creators making an impact in northwest Missouri.

Explore Women-Owned Businesses

T-shirt Fundraiser

Support HERstory and celebrate Identity 365 by purchasing a HERstory T-shirt or crewneck sweatshirt. Two designs are available, courtesy of Townie Tees. Proceeds help support March activities honoring women’s stories and impact. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

National Women’s History Alliance timeline

1848 The first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York

1869 National Woman Suffrage Association founded

1920 After decades of activism, the U.S. Constitution was amended to grant women the right to vote

1970 Women’s Strike for Equality

See the full timeline