March is Womens History Month, making it the perfect time to learn about and appreciate the powerful women who have influenced history and the ones who are around making history today. With these events and activities in NoVA and DC, youll be able to educate yourself on womens roles in essential moments in history, show your appreciation for the artists and activists of today, and connect with other women in the area.

March 3, 14:45 p.m.

Enjoy a special concert from the U.S. Army Band Pershings Own, arranged for Womens History Month. There will be an array of styles and genres represented, with special focus on female musicians. Before the concert there will be a documentary film screening and opening remarks, and it will be followed by an open house tour of the memorial. Military Womens Memorial: Memorial Avenue and Schley Drive, Arlington, free

March 8, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Theres a full day of activities in store at this museum. Join the museum for yoga sessions in the Great Hall and listen to talks from museum curators and artists, including keynote speaker Ferren Gipson. You can even get a flash tattoo, done by artist Bibi Abelle. National Museum of Women in the Arts: 1250 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC, admission $16 for adults

March 8, 9 a.m.9:30 p.m.

This event will combine relaxation with empowerment. Enjoy a calendar of activities including meditation and breathwork, a wine tasting, an oracle reading, and hot yoga, plus workshops on topics like self-love, reclaiming self, and cherishing our inner beauty. Balian Springs: 6432 General Green Wy., Alexandria, $165

March 8, 5:306:45 p.m.

The Salamander Resort will host a 75-minute Vinyasa yoga class. Its suitable for all levels of expertise and will incorporate strength, stretching, and yoga. A specialty cocktail or mocktail will be provided after the class. Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg, $45

March 9, 11:30 a.m.3 p.m.

Visitors can see portraits of influential women through history, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Beyonc, and Oprah. There be performances and workshops from the Washington Ballet, plus art activities, scavenger hunts, and other fun activities. The National Portrait Gallery: 800 G St. NW, Washington, DC, free

Theres a little slice of womens history right in Lorton. The Lucy Burns Museum, housed in the Workhouse Arts Center, educates visitors on the history of the womens suffrage movement and prison history, based on its own history as a former reformatory. 9518 Workhouse Wy., Lorton, free admission

Want to explore the regions history independently? Check out some of the DC areas memorials and historic sites that honor women with a guide from the National Park Service. Sites include the Vietnam Womens Memorial, the DAR Constitution House, and the Dumbarton House. Locations vary

Feature image courtesy The Workhouse Arts Center

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