Keizer proclaims March 2026 Women’s History Month; museum exhibit headed to state capitol

The Keizer City Council on March 16 adopted a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month and welcomed Tammy Wilde of the Keizer Heritage Museum to highlight women who helped shape the city’s history.

Tammy Wilde, a Keizer resident and volunteer at the Keizer Heritage Museum, traced contributions by Native leaders, pioneer women and educators, and noted local names tied to schools and civic organizations. Wilde said the museum has documented figures such as Sue Ann Reddick, Crystal Parsons, Dolores Pigsley and early educators who led school programs in the community.

Wilde also said the museum has been working with an Oregon State Capitol Foundation grant to document Thomas Dove Keizer’s role in early Oregon government and that the museum’s exhibit — first displayed at Keizer City Hall in November 2024 — has been accepted for display at the Oregon State Capitol. She described an opening reception planned for early August (the council packet lists Aug. 3; Wilde said she would confirm the exact time).

The mayor read a proclamation citing the United Nations recognition of International Women’s Day and the 2026 national and international themes for women’s celebration and equality. The council accepted a copy of the proclamation to be displayed at the Keizer Heritage Museum.

Wilde encouraged residents to visit the museum and review materials the museum has collected and cataloged about Keizer’s women leaders and volunteers. The council and the public later joined Wilde and others for a short group photograph in the chamber.

Next steps: museum staff will confirm the Capitol opening reception date and continue community outreach and exhibit documentation.