Honoring Her Service

For more than 250 years, women have answered our Nation’s call to serve—from the American Revolution to today’s global missions. They have served as Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication are part of the American story.

At the Military Women’s Memorial, we are committed to ensuring that their service is honored, preserved, and remembered.

As the only national memorial dedicated to the women who have served in and with the United States Armed Forces, the Memorial preserves and shares their stories through one of the largest collections of military women’s artifacts, an expanding archive of oral histories, and dynamic exhibits that span from the American Revolution to the present day. The Memorial is also home to a research library, where scholars, students, and historians can explore the history of women in military service and access primary materials that help tell these important stories.

Through the Military Women’s Memorial National Register, we preserve the personal stories of servicewomen for generations to come—ensuring that every woman’s story has a permanent place in our nation’s history.

We also bring these stories to life through innovative programs, public events, and educational resources, including lesson plans and materials that help educators share the legacy of women who serve/d with students across the country.

And we invite the community to take part in honoring her service. Programs like the Adopt-A-Woman Veteran Project allow volunteers to help research and preserve the stories of women whose service might otherwise be lost to history.

Together, with the support of our community, we ensure that the courage, service, and contributions of women who have worn our Nation’s uniform are recognized, preserved, celebrated, and that their stories of service inspire the generations that follow.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we cannot do this work without the support of our community. Thank you for making a difference and helping us tell their stories.

Exhibits & Education

One of the many ways the Military Women’s Memorial honors the 250-year legacy of women’s service to our Nation is through dynamic exhibits and educational initiatives. From powerful in-person experiences at the Memorial to traveling exhibits that reach communities across the country, we bring to life the stories, contributions, and impact of servicewomen from the American Revolution to today. Complementing these efforts, our educational curriculum ensures that these stories continue to inform, inspire, and empower future generations, making women’s service a visible and vital part of our Nation’s history.