Ongoing

You Are There 1915: Madam C.J. Walker, Empowering Women

Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis

In our latest You Are There exhibit, drop in on Indianapolis icon and self-made millionaire Madam C.J. Walker at 640 N. West St. – the factory where she built her beauty product empire. Visitors can learn about Walker’s products, her method for hair growing, and the successes and struggles she and her company endured. You’ll … Continue reading "You Are There 1915: Madam C.J. Walker, Empowering Women"

$5 – $13

Sisters, Mothers, Daughters and the “Less than Ladylike” Struggle for Suffrage in Indiana

Westminster Village Legacy Room 5801 W. Bethel, Muncie

This program tells the remarkable story of the battle for women’s suffrage in Indiana with a geographic context. Follow along on a map telling the story of the people and places connected to the battle for the ballot.  The story will be highlighted with historic photographs, letters, diaries, club minutes, oral histories, newspapers, and even … Continue reading "Sisters, Mothers, Daughters and the “Less than Ladylike” Struggle for Suffrage in Indiana"

Free