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The contributions of women have helped shape the nation from the very beginning. There was Molly Pitcher, who bravely took up arms for her wounded husband on the battlefield during the Revolutionary War. In recent years, Deb Haaland, one of the first Native Americans to serve in Congress, became the first Native American to lead the Department of the Interior.
This March, for Women’s History Month we celebrate women role models across the United States. These trailblazers’ achievements serve as inspiring examples for all generations. Shorter domestic trips and multigenerational travel are on the rise. For travelers 50-plus who take domestic trips, 15 percent are motivated to take multigenerational or family trips, according to the AARP 2025 Travel Trends report. Multigenerational experiences offer a chance to talk, share ideas and bond with each other, according to Skift research. Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend getaway, visiting one of the many historical sites that honor America’s pioneering women is a great way to share lasting memories.
Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
Washington
It may seem hard to believe that it’s a little over a century since women were granted the right to vote. Due to the tireless efforts and steadfast leadership of Alice Paul and the support of Alva Belmont, president of the National Woman’s Party (NWP), Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1919 giving women the right to vote. Set inside a historic brick, federal-period home, the monument offers a glimpse of women who led the charge for equality during the early 1900s and beyond. Peruse the Hall of Portraits honoring NWP members. Attend The E.R.A. Project Concert on March 16 for a special performance of songs that recall the inspiring history of the Equal Rights Amendment. Admission: Free. Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday in March
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame house saddles and gear of cowgirls from the early days of western expansion to modern times.
National Cowgirl Museum
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Fort Worth, Texas
If you thought this museum was just about boots, saddles, and hats, think again. Of course, it has an impressive array of world-class vintage cowgirl gear and clothing displays, but there’s much more to see. Within the galleries and interactive exhibits, diverse collections reveal the stories of pioneering women, Native Americans and cowgirls from the early days of western expansion to modern times. Over 6,000 objects from artifacts to artwork and photographs showcase the history and culture that exemplify the resilient women of the West. Some of these trailblazers include the Shoshone guide, Sacagawea, who assisted with the Lewis and Clark expedition; the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley; Western entertainer Dale Evans and the originator of Nocona Boots, Enid Justin. Admission: $12 for adults; $9 for adults 65-plus. Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday
