YSU announces events calendar for Women’s History Month 2026

Youngstown State University will celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March with educational programs, lectures and community events hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies program and campus partners. This year’s theme, “Remember the Ladies,” honors the voices, activism and contributions of women past and present as the nation approaches America’s 250th anniversary.

Each year, YSU joins institutions across the country in recognizing Women’s History Month by highlighting the achievements and impact of women in history, culture, politics, labor and the arts. The Women’s and Gender Studies program, with support from university and community partners, has organized a series of events designed to engage students and the broader community.

• International Women’s Day Celebration, 6–8 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, Penguin City Brewing Company, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown. Sponsored by the YWCA Mahoning Valley.
• “HERStory” Trivia Challenge, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, March 12, DeBartolo Hall Atrium, Youngstown State University. A fast-paced, team-based trivia event focused on trailblazers, pop culture icons, social movements and moments that shaped women’s history. Lunch will be provided, and the game will be played through the Sporcle Party app.
• “A Feminist Lens: The Art and Activism of Photographer Joan Roth,” Thursday, March 12. Sponsored by Congregation Ohev Beth Shalom. The program explores the intersection of photography, storytelling and feminist activism.
• “Taste the Past: Remember the Ladies” with Abigail Adams, noon, Wednesday, March 25, Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. The program features Abigail Adams reenactor Kim Hanley, who will discuss women’s roles in the American Revolution. Refreshments inspired by 18th-century recipes will be provided. Presented in collaboration with America250 events.
• Clothing Swap and Resource Table, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday, March 27, DeBartolo Hall, third floor, Youngstown State University. Attendees may exchange clothing and learn about campus and community resources.
• Open Mic Night, 6–8 p.m., Friday, March 27, DOPE Cider House and Winery, Youngstown. An evening of creative expression and community engagement.

For more information about the events, contact the Women’s and Gender Studies program at wstudies@ysu.edu. A full calendar of events is available at Women’s History Month 2026.

Additional programming throughout the month includes virtual lecture and discussion events such as Feminist Histories You Didn’t Learn in School, Intersectionality 101: From Crenshaw to Now and Women and Labor: Invisible Work in the U.S., along with workshops, creative activities and community partnerships celebrating women’s voices and experiences.

Women’s History Month events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.