Celebrate Women's History Month in March

The City of Lake Oswego is proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in March and throughout the year. The United States has honored Women’s history and accomplishments since 1981 with Women’s History week. Since 1995, United States presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women’s History Month.

Visit the National Women's History Museum to learn more about the origins of this commemorative Heritage month!

Women's History Month 2026

The Official theme of 2026 Women’s History Month is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future

For more information on this year’s Women’s History Month theme please visit, the National Women’s History Alliance. The 2026 theme celebrates “understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity.”