Women’s History Month began in the 1980s when “Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as ‘Women’s History Week.'” according to The lLibrary of Congress website.
Here’s a look at what the events are celebrating women in El Paso.
Women’s History Month events at EPCC
2023 Women’s History Month Diamond Award Ceremony
- What: The 2023 Diamond Award Ceremony will honor the recipients. This year’s Keynote speaker is Ms. Josette Shaughnessy, Vice President of Financial and Administrative Operations.
- When: March 8
- Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Where: Administrative Services Center, A300, 9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
- Space is limited, RSVP: Click here to RSVP
The Art of the Heart: A Journey Back to Self
- What: Artist Lizzie Ochoa will guide the audience into creating a piece of art while demonstrating the story telling process.
- What you need: The audience may use any art supplies they already own.
- When: March 1
- Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Off Campus, Teams
- RSVP: Click here to RSVP.
Women’s Equality and Empowerment Celebration-International Women’s Day 2023
- What: The event will feature special guest speakers: Ruby Montana, UTEP Humanities Program EPCC Department, The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence and the Association of Women in Community College (AWCC). A donation Drive will support The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence and the EPCC Pantry. Wish list items include clothing, furnishings, childcare necessities, personal care items, cleaning supplies, linens, and food. There will also be a voter registration drive.
- When: March 8
- Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: Rio Grande, Little Temple, 100 W Rio Grande Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Sweet Creativity (Pastry Decorating)
- What: Chef Yuri Hernandez will teach the audience how to add some sweet creativity toe their pastries.
- What you need: Plain cupcakes or plain sugar cookies, small Ziplock bags, large marshmallows, sugar food coloring; optional: candy eggs, toothpicks, coconut flakes.
- When: March 22
- Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Off Campus, Teams
- RSVP: Click here to RSVP.
Self Defense for Women
- What: Sgt. Donica Pedregon will share a presentation/demonstration on Self-defense for Women.
- When: March 29
- Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Off Campus, Teams
- RSVP: Click here to RSVP.
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Women’s History Month event
All Women CEO Round Table
- What: The roundtable will feature successful women entrepreneurs and business leaders discussing strategies for growth and success in the industry.
- When: 4141 Pinnacle St Suite 120 El Paso TX, 79902
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Where: 4141 Pinnacle St Suite 120 El Paso TX, 79902
- RSVP: kbanuelos@ephcc.org
El Paso Museum of Art Women’s History Month events
Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art
- What: The El Paso Museum of Art will have an exhibit on display through May 14. This exhibit is organized by the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
- “There Is a Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art examines the representation of Black women over the past two centuries. Featuring more than forty works of art from the Bowdoin College Museum of Art’s collection, the show will confront the history of marginalization and make visible the presence of women of color in the history of American art,” a statement on the El Paso Museum of Art website reads.
- Where: El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
- When: February 3 – May 14
- Museum hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- More information: Click here for more details.
UTEP Women’s History Month Events
The Life and Times of Anita Blair
- What: A lecture by historian Joseph Longo on the life of Anita Blair. Blair was the first woman elected to the Texas State House of Representatives and first El Pasoan to have a service animal.
- When: March 9
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Where: NcNeely Room, Special Collections (6th Floor), UTEP Library
Magoffin Home State Historic Site Women’s History Month Events
What They Created- The Women Behind the First El Paso Community Cookbooks
- What: The Magoffin Home Visitor Center will host a temporary exhibit on women’s roles in creating cookbooks from 1898 to 1949 in El Paso. The exhibit is free to the public.
- When: March 1 through March 31
- Time: Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Magoffin Home Visitors Center, 1117 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/magoffinhome/events
Lunch Lecture with Susan Stanfied – Rewriting Citizenship: Women, Race, & 19th Century Print Culture
- What: A lunch lecture with Dr. Susan Stanfield, Assistant Professor of History at UTEP, on her new book Rewriting Citizenship.
- When: March 15
- Time: 12 – 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Magoffin Home Visitors Center, 1117 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/magoffinhome/events
Other El Paso area events for Women’ History Month
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site Women’s Hike
- What: The Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site will host a hike at Hueco Tanks.
- When: March 3 and March 18.
- Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Where: Hueco Takes State Park & Historic Site, 6900 Hueco Tanks Rd, # 1 El Paso, TX 79938
- RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED: Call park headquarters at (915)857-1135 to reserve! Tour is limited to 10 participants.
- More information: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hueco-tanks/park_events
Upper Valley Market
The Upper Valley Market will honor Women’s History Month through music.
- When: Every Sunday in March.
- March 5: Jordan Taylor
- March 12: Pie Sisters
- March 19: Baku
- March 26: Selena Tribute by Catrina
- More information: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5NplMJTq6/
Black History Month: Read some of the El Paso County Historical Society Password Articles
