Westminster Astronomical Society, Inc.

Women's History - Astronomy

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Event

Event/star party featuring accomplishments by women astronomers.

1. The lives and contributions of women such as:

  • Hypatia
  • Henrietta Swan Leavitt
  • Melba R. Mouton
  • Vera Rubin
  • Jean Wright

2. Girl Scout Astronauts

3. Girl Scout Space Science Badges & content (some applicable to (boy) Scouts too)

4. Engaging girls in sciences

End time could run to 8 p.m. if clear skies for star party.

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: St. James, Mt. Airy
1307 N. Main St.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771

Information for Visitors

Location Details

St. James, Mt. Airy
1307 N. Main St.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed 2/25/2026
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Eastern 		The Cosmos Kids Astronomy Club Observing Event Thurmont Regional Library
76 E Moser Rd Thurmont, MD
Thu 2/26/2026
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern 		Damascus Elem STEM Damascus Elementary School
10201 Bethesda Church Rd. Damascus, MD
Sat 2/28/2026
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern 		Happy Hour Star Party @ Milkhouse Brewery Milkhouse Brewery
8253 Dollyhyde Road Mt. Airy, MD
Sun 3/8/2026
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern 		Women's History - Astronomy St. James, Mt. Airy
1307 N. Main St. Mt. Airy, MD