March Holidays and Events

 

Women’s History Month

Every March, we celebrate and honor great women in history. Where would we be without the likes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Harriet Tubman? Learn more about famous, and not so famous women by clicking on the links.
National Women’s History Project
Women’s History Month from Time for Kids
Women’s History Month from the History Channel
Women of Accomplishment: An Internet Scavenger Hunt

Read Across America

NEA's Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on or around Dr. Seuss's birthday. In 2010 it will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 2.
NEA's Read Across America
Seussiville

Boston Massacre

Before the American Revolution, King George and the British Parliament passed strict laws to control their American colonies. American colonists resisted the new laws. On March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired on a mob of colonists in Boston. This incident, known as the Boston Massacre, moved American colonists closer to rebellion and revolution.
Boston Massacre Historial Society
The Boston Massacre
The Account of The Boston Massacre – As reported in The Boston Gazette and Country Journal

James Madison’s Birthday

On March 16, 1751, James Madison was born in Virginia. Not big in stature, but certainly in intellect, James Madison became known as the "Father of the Constitution," an also the fourth president of the United States. Learn more below.
Biography of James Madison - from the White House website
President James Madison
James Madison from POTUS

 

St. Patrick's Day comes from Ireland. It is a national holiday and holy day. St. Patrick’s Day honors the death of Patrick who patron saint of Ireland. On March 17, don’t forget to wear your green.
St. Patrick’s Day on the Net
The History of St. Patrick’s Day

Passover

 

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt. During this holiday, Jews all over the world come together to retell the story of Passover during the Seder. Passover will be celebration begins on April 8th this year.
Passover on the Net
The History of Passover
Judaism 101 - Passover

Cesar Chavez Day

California has established an official state holiday to honor Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez. Cesar Chavez Day is intended to promote service to the community in honor of Chavez's life and work. This day will be celebrated on March 31st, in honor of Chavez's birthday.
Cesar Chavez Day 2010 – Si Se Puede®, Yes We Can! Campaign 2010
Cesar Chavez Day – Information and Resources for Educators