Celebrate Women's History Month at Museum of Motherhood 2026
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Celebrate Women's History Month at Museum of Motherhood 2026
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Museum of Motherhood Activates Community Through Arts, Advocacy, and Education This Spring – March is Women’s Herstory Month!
WOMEN’S HISTORY IS EVERYONE’S HISTORY
WOMEN SHAPE St PETE
:
Did you know, Sarah Williams
is considered the ‘Mother of the City of St Pete’ after she persuaded Peter Demens to bring the Orange Belt Railroad to downtown St. Petersburg, instead of Gulfport. In 1887. Peter Demens, Russian railroad man, and John Williams worked together to bring the Orange Belt Railroad to what would become St. Petersburg, Florida. (named after Peter Demens’s hometown in Russia.) . Considered “Mother of the City,” Williams had two sons and even more husbands. (Founded 1888, incorporated 1892 (population approximately 300 people).
Women’s History Month
is an essential acknowledgement that corrects an imbalance in how our national story has traditionally been told. For generations, the achievements of women—in science, politics, education, caregiving, civil rights, the arts, and industry—have been overlooked or minimized. Dedicating a month to women’s history ensures their contributions are recognized as central, not peripheral, to the American story.
Women’s History St Petersburg, Florida
We cannot change the future
(for the better) without understanding our past. Women’s History Month encourages a more accurate and inclusive understanding of democracy itself—one that acknowledges both progress made and work still to be done in building a fair and equitable society.
To that end,
The Museum of Motherhood
(MoM) maintains a robust calendar of exhibitions, public programs, conferences, and partnerships that continues to deepen our role as a vibrant, community-centered, educational and cultural institution. Together we explore m/otherhood as a social, cultural & artistic force. Learn more at
MOMmuseum.org
.
FILM FESTIVAL ROCKS EQUITY IN SARASOTA AND STREAMING
Reel Equals – Through Her Eyes Film Festival
FILM FESTIVAL SARASOTA:
March 5 – 10
with a Spotlight on
Diverse Voices: Reel Equals International Film Festival
Shines in Sarasota in a community collaboration with the Museum of Motherhood and the internationally recognized educational & arts conference with two decades of impact. In person and streaming:
ThroughWomensEyes.org
.
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL ACADEMIC & ARTS CONFERENCE MoM & USF
March 27-29The Annual International Academic and Arts MoM Conference 2026 in partnership at USF, St Pete
features panels and presentations focused on reproductive identities, maternal experiences, and the intersections of motherhood with art, policy, healthcare, education, and social justice. Offered both in person and online, the conference is designed to be academically rigorous while remaining accessible to students, professionals, and community members alike. Open to the community with advance registration:
JourMS.org
NEW ART EXHIBIT COMING. SAVE THE DATE
Mapping Resilience with young mothers exhibit at the Museum of Motherhood
NEW EXHIBIT: Mapping Resilience- Stories of Young Motherhood
When: April 6 – 26, 2026
Where: Gallery at the Museum of Motherhood
2606 Fairfield Ave S in The Factory Building 7 St Pete
Official Opening Reception April 10
th
7-9:30PM (Stakeholder Day)
: Please join us at MoM with Healthy Start. This lovely mix and mingle will feature stories (and results from the researchers and the mothers themselves), with refreshments, presentations and conversation. This will be followed by
Second Saturday Art Walk April 11 5-9PM on April 11th.
Objective
Young moms in Hillsborough County were asked to draw journey maps and accompany them with photos (photovoice) to share their story and participate in a novel method that prioritized uninterrupted narratives/storytelling.
How:
The exhibit includes the hand-drawn journey maps from ten moms and their accompanied photos, as well as an interactive audio portion where participants can scan QR codes and listen to some portions of their story.
Activities include:
A table with “letters and advice for young moms” allowing visitors to write letters to young moms, which can then be distributed by Healthy Start/Healthy Families home visitors.
Curated by
Mahir Rahman,
NASM-CPT, AFAA-CGFI Graduate Student, Applied Anthropology
University of South Florida
Website
SUBMISSIONS FOR A ZINE AS PART OF MOM CONFERENCE
Bad Mother Myth Busting Project
SHOUT OUT~!
Our friends at Sunday Assembly
be eatin’ nearby on March 14th in Gulfport during the day. Second Saturday Art Walk in the evening at MoM and beyond.
Sunday Assembly
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The MOM Art Annex (FL) is a certified 501c3 designated non profit, connecting Students, Women, Men, M/others and Families through Reproductive Identities, Music, Art, Activism and Education for Cultural, Economic & Social awareness. By creating, producing and presenting visual, literary, educational, academic, performing arts exhibits that celebrate, nurture and support individuals with a special emphasis on identity, experience, and community, MOM acts as a safe space for healing and illumination. We create unique opportunities for people that they might not otherwise have; free of age, race and socio-economic barriers.
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Museum of Motherhood Activates Community Through Arts, Advocacy, and Education This Spring – March is Women’s Herstory Month!
WOMEN’S HISTORY IS EVERYONE’S HISTORY
WOMEN SHAPE St PETE
:
Did you know, Sarah Williams
is considered the ‘Mother of the City of St Pete’ after she persuaded Peter Demens to bring the Orange Belt Railroad to downtown St. Petersburg, instead of Gulfport. In 1887. Peter Demens, Russian railroad man, and John Williams worked together to bring the Orange Belt Railroad to what would become St. Petersburg, Florida. (named after Peter Demens’s hometown in Russia.) . Considered “Mother of the City,” Williams had two sons and even more husbands. (Founded 1888, incorporated 1892 (population approximately 300 people).
Women’s History Month
is an essential acknowledgement that corrects an imbalance in how our national story has traditionally been told. For generations, the achievements of women—in science, politics, education, caregiving, civil rights, the arts, and industry—have been overlooked or minimized. Dedicating a month to women’s history ensures their contributions are recognized as central, not peripheral, to the American story.
Women’s History St Petersburg, Florida
We cannot change the future
(for the better) without understanding our past. Women’s History Month encourages a more accurate and inclusive understanding of democracy itself—one that acknowledges both progress made and work still to be done in building a fair and equitable society.
To that end,
The Museum of Motherhood
(MoM) maintains a robust calendar of exhibitions, public programs, conferences, and partnerships that continues to deepen our role as a vibrant, community-centered, educational and cultural institution. Together we explore m/otherhood as a social, cultural & artistic force. Learn more at
MOMmuseum.org
.
FILM FESTIVAL ROCKS EQUITY IN SARASOTA AND STREAMING
Reel Equals – Through Her Eyes Film Festival
FILM FESTIVAL SARASOTA:
March 5 – 10
with a Spotlight on
Diverse Voices: Reel Equals International Film Festival
Shines in Sarasota in a community collaboration with the Museum of Motherhood and the internationally recognized educational & arts conference with two decades of impact. In person and streaming:
ThroughWomensEyes.org
.
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL ACADEMIC & ARTS CONFERENCE MoM & USF
March 27-29The Annual International Academic and Arts MoM Conference 2026 in partnership at USF, St Pete
features panels and presentations focused on reproductive identities, maternal experiences, and the intersections of motherhood with art, policy, healthcare, education, and social justice. Offered both in person and online, the conference is designed to be academically rigorous while remaining accessible to students, professionals, and community members alike. Open to the community with advance registration:
JourMS.org
NEW ART EXHIBIT COMING. SAVE THE DATE
Mapping Resilience with young mothers exhibit at the Museum of Motherhood
NEW EXHIBIT: Mapping Resilience- Stories of Young Motherhood
When: April 6 – 26, 2026
Where: Gallery at the Museum of Motherhood
2606 Fairfield Ave S in The Factory Building 7 St Pete
Official Opening Reception April 10
th
7-9:30PM (Stakeholder Day)
: Please join us at MoM with Healthy Start. This lovely mix and mingle will feature stories (and results from the researchers and the mothers themselves), with refreshments, presentations and conversation. This will be followed by
Second Saturday Art Walk April 11 5-9PM on April 11th.
Objective
Young moms in Hillsborough County were asked to draw journey maps and accompany them with photos (photovoice) to share their story and participate in a novel method that prioritized uninterrupted narratives/storytelling.
How:
The exhibit includes the hand-drawn journey maps from ten moms and their accompanied photos, as well as an interactive audio portion where participants can scan QR codes and listen to some portions of their story.
Activities include:
A table with “letters and advice for young moms” allowing visitors to write letters to young moms, which can then be distributed by Healthy Start/Healthy Families home visitors.
Curated by
Mahir Rahman,
NASM-CPT, AFAA-CGFI Graduate Student, Applied Anthropology
University of South Florida
Website
SUBMISSIONS FOR A ZINE AS PART OF MOM CONFERENCE
Bad Mother Myth Busting Project
SHOUT OUT~!
Our friends at Sunday Assembly
be eatin’ nearby on March 14th in Gulfport during the day. Second Saturday Art Walk in the evening at MoM and beyond.
Sunday Assembly
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Published by MOM
The MOM Art Annex (FL) is a certified 501c3 designated non profit, connecting Students, Women, Men, M/others and Families through Reproductive Identities, Music, Art, Activism and Education for Cultural, Economic & Social awareness. By creating, producing and presenting visual, literary, educational, academic, performing arts exhibits that celebrate, nurture and support individuals with a special emphasis on identity, experience, and community, MOM acts as a safe space for healing and illumination. We create unique opportunities for people that they might not otherwise have; free of age, race and socio-economic barriers.
View more posts
Join Our Family!
Be part of something BEAUTIFUL. Get the good news from the MoM. We don’t spam and we don’t sell or share your info. We inform and inspire lives – XoXoX.
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