The Monroe County History Center will be commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution granting women the right to vote with a year-long exhibition in the Deckard Education Room. The exhibit will feature Monroe County women involved in the struggle for suffrage in the context of the State and National suffrage … Continue reading "VOTES FOR WOMEN: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Monroe County"
The League of Women Voters Montgomery County and Crawfordsville District Public Library present “Votes for Women! 4th Mondays Events.” This book club will explore the history and future of our Democracy!
Celebrate the centennial of Women's Suffrage with your students! This webinar will engage educators with content and activities to connect Indiana to the national narrative. Weather you are a classroom teacher, a troop leader, club sponsor, or parent, this webinar is for you. Registration is required. If you are unable to view the webinar live … Continue reading "Women’s Suffrage and Indiana Webinar"
Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana is a new traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society. From the first Indiana Woman’s Rights Convention held in Dublin, Indiana in 1851 to the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, Hoosier women fought hard for over 70 years to gain the right to vote. Securing the … Continue reading "Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Traveling Exhibit"
Morality. Piety. Domesticity. All words that framed both the fight for women’s right to vote and prohibition at the turn of the 20th century. Both movements go hand in hand, aiming to deeply dividing or uniting suffragists in their crusade fight for these two amendments. Join panelists Jessica Derleth, Binghamton University, Anita Morgan of IUPUI, … Continue reading "Determined to Rise: Ladies and Liquor"
Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to join local sororities for the presentation “The Suffragette Journey in Indiana” by Cynthia Lipken, outreach coordinator for the Indiana University-Kokomo Library. The Indiana Historical Society's traveling exhibit, "Securing the Vote: Women's Suffrage Movement in Indiana", will be on display Light refreshments will be served. … Continue reading "The Suffrage Journey in Indiana"
The public is invited to an Open House from 5-8 p.m. in the Bicentennial Room of the Cass County Court House, 200 Court Park, Logansport. At 6 p.m. there will be a program by Claudia Benn which focuses on Cass County Women instrumental in the Suffrage movement followed by a portrayal of Harry T. Burn … Continue reading "Olde Town Daughters of the American Revolution Presentation"
A public Open House will be held from 1- 4 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2020, in the Bicentennial Room of the Cass County Government Building at 200 Court Park in Logansport. In addition to the Indiana Historical Society's traveling exhibit, there will be items from The Ridlen Museum of Political Communications with curator Sue Ridlen … Continue reading "Traveling Exhibit Open House"
FREE museum admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with fun activities and historic facts. - Visit with a woman representing the suffragette movement - Hear Mary Todd Lincoln’s story - Learn about voting rights throughout U.S. History - Grown-ups can register to vote
Although Helen Gougar resided in Lafayette, her remarkable impact as a lawyer, a temperance movement leader, and a strong advocate for women's rights resonated across Indiana. Jonathan Fisher, who owns the Helen Gougar house at 914 Columbia Street, is welcoming us to Helen's house to hear his story about the intriguing life of Helen Gougar.
Event Description: The Indianapolis Propylaeum presents the Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series, a multi-part celebration of women in central Indiana. Each talk begins at 5:00 for conversation, drinks, and hors d'oevures. Lectures begin at 6:00. VIP tickets include a Meet and Greet reception with the speaker, reserved seating during the presentations, and an open … Continue reading "The Marilyn K. Glick Women’s Enrichment Series featuring Jennifer Pope Baker"
The Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial will commemorate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote in 2020. Join us in recognizing this event by exploring the women who led these groups and their realization that adding new groups of suffragists, like African American men and women, and more public events could persuade reluctant politicians to … Continue reading "Genealogy 101: Women’s Suffrage Movement"
The League of Women Voters Montgomery County and Crawfordsville District Public Library present “Votes for Women! 4th Mondays Events.” Learn about History of League of Women Voters & the Suffrage Movement at this “4th Mondays” event.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, the League of Women Voters of Indianapolis invites you to explore the history of the woman suffrage movement beyond the tales of its iconic leaders. Join us as we examine how women’s political work varies across boundaries of race, class, and religion. Nadia E. Brown … Continue reading "“Sisters in the Statehouse” Lecture Dr. Nadia Brown"
Enjoy hearing Indianapolis author Nancy VanArsdall share some parts of her book, The Thousandth Telling. Get the chance to meet the author, have books signed, and enjoy VanArsdall herself discuss her book. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available for drinks. Propylaeum members get 1 free drink ticket. About the Author … Continue reading "Pages at the Prop feat. Nancy VanArsdall"
Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating women and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. This impactful event connects current leaders with future leaders and supports an environment for growth and transformation. We are beginning a new era for women to be empowered, enlightened and engaged by coming together and working together. … Continue reading "A Toast to NOW"
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