City of Alexandria
March is Women’s History Month, and the Alexandria, Fairfax, and Washington, D.C. areas are offering a variety of events to honor the contributions and achievements of women. Here’s a curated list of activities you might consider attending:
Alexandria, VA
Specialty Tour: A Toast to the Ladies!
📅 March 7 & 8 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street
Explore the stories of influential women connected to Gadsby’s Tavern, including early business owners and preservationists. Tour includes tea and discussion.
📅 March 22 | 6:30 p.m. (March 21 is sold out)
📍 Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax Street
Learn about the role of midwives throughout history through an interactive tour featuring historic medicines and archives. (Content warning: reproductive health topics.)
Sew and Tell: A Trunk Show by the Uhuru Quilters Guild
📅 March 22 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street
Enjoy a quilt showcase featuring stunning pieces by the Uhuru Quilters Guild, an African American quilting guild based in Prince George’s County.
Women’s History Walk led by Alexandria Celebrates Women
📅 March 22 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Starts at Alexandria Visitor’s Center, 221 King Street (in the garden)
Take a guided three-mile walk through Alexandria’s history, highlighting the women who helped shape the city.
Fairfax, VA
📅 March 1–31 | Open Wed-Mon, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center, 10209 Main St.
A self-guided interactive experience where visitors can explore women’s history through crafts and activities.
Storytelling through Women’s Voices: A Celebration of Female Composers
📅 March 2 | 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
📍 City of Fairfax Regional Library, Room 101A/101B
A violin performance celebrating female composers, including Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Amy Beach.
Art in the Style of Famous Women Artists
📅 March 8 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 City of Fairfax Regional Library, Room 101A/101B
Create your own artwork inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi, Bridget Riley, and Yayoi Kusama. Supplies provided.
Washington, D.C.
2nd Annual MPD Women’s Conference
📅 March 4 - March 6
📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW
A free conference open to men and women in all professions interested in networking and professional development.
StartSmart Salary Negotiation Workshop
📅 March 5 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Dorothy Height (Benning) Library, 3935 Benning Road NE
Learn salary negotiation techniques in this workshop designed to help women confidently advocate for their worth.
International Women’s Day Celebration
📅 March 8
📍 Various locations across D.C.
A city-wide celebration recognizing the achievements of women in business, politics, and community leadership.
