Celebrate Women's History Month

The City of Hillsboro is proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women both locally and worldwide in March and throughout the year.

Visit the federal Women's History Month website to learn more about the origins of this commemorative observance and join in highlighting the essential role of women in our Country's history.

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Featured Events

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Women's History Month 2026 Theme: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future

“This theme expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity.”

— National Women’s History Alliance

Spotlight on Environmental Leaders

Meet four women who have lead and advocated for environmental causes that have advanced sustainability and made a difference across North America and the world.

Profiles of these notable activists, ecologists, trailblazers, park rangers, and educators will be on display at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Nature Center throughout the month of March. You can also read them below. 

Women's Sports Shape Hillsboro

The community is buzzing with excitement as the Portland Thorns FC soccer team and the Portland Fire WNBA basketball team prepare to make Hillsboro their new training home with the world’s first dual-sport performance center exclusively for professional women's teams.

“I grew up playing soccer. When I was looking at where I could play in college, I was told, ‘Don’t worry about it, because no one will ever pay to see women play sports,’” said Hillsboro Mayor Beach Pace. 

“But now, when I go to Thorns games and see the stands full, and when I come to an event like this. I get very emotional, because I was told opportunities like this wouldn’t exist. I was told it would never happen. And now it is.” 

Plus, professional women's softball is coming to Hillsboro with the Portland Cascade playing games at Hillsboro Ballpark. The team's home opener is scheduled for Thursday, June 18. 

“This is a home run for Hillsboro and women’s sports in the Portland metro area,” said Hillsboro Mayor Beach Pace.

“We are very excited for the Hillsboro Ballpark to be the home of the Portland Cascade. Welcome to Hillsboro!”  

Women in Local Food

Library Resources

Learn more about women’s history and culture and find reading lists for all age groups from our Hillsboro Public Library and Washington County Cooperative Library services (WCCLS).

Mire las recomendaciones de la Biblioteca para lectura y videos en español.

Community Resources

Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties are home to many organizations that exist to support, serve, and celebrate women and femmes of all gender identities.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion