WE ARE
The organization that brought the first-ever statue honoring real women in the 167-year history of New York City’s Central Park
Writing all women back into the historical record through an inclusive education campaign in partnerships with museums and libraries
Challenging U.S. municipalities to recognize and honor the contributions of all women and people of color with tributes in their public spaces
Augusta Savage Initiative
Join Monumental Women in a Coalition to Honor Augusta Savage with an Original Work of Public Art
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Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument Tabletop Artwork
Now you can have your own piece of history with our new tabletop artwork. This finely executed piece is based upon the first statue honoring real women in New York City’s Central Park commissioned and created by Monumental Women.
September 30, 2024
We celebrated our 10th anniversary with an amazing event
at the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan!
Before an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, we honored individuals and groups who have made important contributions to expanding the knowledge and importance of Women’s History by presenting our annual “Moving History Forward Awards” at the event.
Monumental Women’s “10 for 10” celebration in 2024
The Women’s Rights HISTORY Trail
There are countless important and historic places of interest in NYC of monumental women of the past. We’ve documented hundreds and the list keeps growing. Explore where history was made. Learn more about the contributions of NYC women online or use the map to visit these inspirational spots in person. Make it an outing to educate yourself and the next generation! Learn More
PUT HER ON A PEDESTAL
Our Educational Art & History Project
Which woman from the past do you think deserves to be put on a pedestal? Now’s your chance to show us. Be a part of this exciting community-driven project. Learn. Draw. Share. Celebrate! Learn More
Rewatch the live event here
August 26th, 2020 — Monumental Women unveiled the first statue of real women the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument of Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony in Central Park, on the occasion on the 100th anniversary of the ratification on the 19th amendment and women winning the right to vote.