Meryl Streep’s seven-figure gift is bringing women’s history to classrooms

Meryl Streep has made a seven-figure gift to the National Women’s History Museum as the institution prepares to expand how women’s stories are taught and shared across the United States. The donation will support digital projects designed to take historical material beyond a traditional museum setting, including resources that can be used in classrooms and accessed through online platforms. Streep has been a supporter of the museum making the contribution part of a longer association with its work. The museum is also establishing an annual educator award in her name, with the first recipient due to be recognised in November 2026.Meryl Streep backs a wider effort to preserve women’s historyStreep has supported the National Women’s History Museum for years, making the new contribution an extension of an existing relationship rather than a first association with the institution. Meryl Streep said, “History is shaped not only by those who make it, but by those who ensure it is remembered.”“The National Women’s History Museum has long been a catalyst for bringing forward the stories that deepen our understanding of who we are. I am proud to continue supporting this essential work so tha...