Celebrating Women’s History Month at the Children’s Museum & Theatre
Suffragettes and their families on the way to deliver half a million petition signatures to Congress in 1915. (courtesy Library of Congress)
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote and in honor of Women’s History Month, the Museum & Theatre is celebrating with music, stories, art, and a pop-up voting booth for visitors of all ages to exercise their voice and their vote. We are excited to invite you to explore the life of Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, as we read The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnette; then write or draw your own wonderfully unique story. We also want to gather all dreamers to read Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed and make a constellation art piece inspired by your dreams and aspirations. Or become a painting artist like Georgia O’Keeffe and paint large, colorful flowers. And don’t forget to join Portland’s Women in Harmony - who will dress as suffragettes and perform songs about suffrage and justice.
All programs offered are free with admission
Margaret Wise Brown (Vinalhaven Land Trust)
Sunday, March 1st 3:30-4pm → Make a Story Like Margaret Wise Brown
Tuesday, March 3rd from 11-11:30am → Mae Among the Stars Story & Art
Saturday, March 7th from 11:30am-12pm → The Music for Many Project: Women in Harmony
Sunday, March 8th from 2:30-3pm → Mae Among the Stars Story & Art
Wednesday, March 11th from 12-12:30pm → Mae Among the Stars Story and Art
Thursday, March 12th from 12-12:30pm → Meet the Masters: Georgia O’Keeffe
Sunday, March 15th from 2:30-3pm → Make a Story Like Margaret Wise Brown
Wednesday, March 25th from 11:30am-12pm → Make a Story Like Margaret Wise Brown
Friday, March 27th from 4-4:30pm → The Librarian of Basra Shadow Puppet Show
Sunday, March 29th from 2:30-3pm → Make a Story Like Margaret Wise Brown
Take a look at the different Women’s History Month programs we are offering:
Make a story like Margret Wise Brown
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore the life of Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, as we read The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnette. Then make write or draw your own wonderfully unique story.
Mae Among the Stars Story and Art In honor of Women’s History Month we gather all dreamers to read Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed and make a constellation art piece inspired by your dreams and aspirations.
The Music for Many Project: Women in Harmony
In honor of Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote, join Portland’s Women in Harmony for songs about suffrage and justice. This performance is made possible by the generous support of the Onion Foundation.
Meet the Masters: Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe knew she wanted to be an artist when she was just ten years old. She loved to create giant depictions of the natural world so people had to stop and notice the beauty of flowers, rocks, clouds, and bones. In honor of Women’s History month, explore the process of painting large, colorful flowers just like Georgia O’Keeffe.
The Librarian of Basra Shadow Puppet Story
In honor of Women’s History Month, come share a story of struggle and bravery as we hear how one woman saved ancient books during the Iraq war. This story shares themes of war and may not be suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.