Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Traveling Exhibit

Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County 222 South Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN, United States

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"

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Digging in Their Heels

Peru High School 401 N Broadway, Peru, IN, United States

"A high-energy, eye-opening story of women’s 72-year battle for the right to vote . . . told as if Susan B. Anthony and her spicy pals had i-Pads, Snapchat, Twitter, and Uber. You’ll laugh, learn, and marvel over those who paved the way for women today. Pure enjoyment and inspiration." The Peru High School Gallery … Continue reading "Digging in Their Heels"

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Melissa Gentry: From Seneca Falls to Seymour and South Bend: Mapping Indiana’s Suffrage History

Huntington City-Township Public Library 255 W Park Drive, Huntington, IN, United States

On close inspection, story maps reveal that Indiana—and Hoosier suffragists in particular—were ideologically, economically, racially, and socially diverse. Melissa’s multimedia story maps depict some of the people and places connected to the history of women’s suffrage. Complete with ups, downs, sometimes dramatic and “less than ladylike” but always colorful individuals and events, her talk incorporates … Continue reading "Melissa Gentry: From Seneca Falls to Seymour and South Bend: Mapping Indiana’s Suffrage History"

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Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission Meeting

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The next meeting of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission will take place virtually via WebEx. Please join the commission meeting from 9:30am – 11am. To join the call, please contact THollenbeck@lg.in.gov.  Agenda: I. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch Calls Meeting to Order  II. Introduction of Commission Members  III. Legacy Project Update: Commemorative Art Piece (Elaine … Continue reading "Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission Meeting"

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Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Traveling Exhibit

Ruthmere Museum 302 E. Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States

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"

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Suffragist March – 500 Festival Parade

Indianapolis Propylaeum 1410 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, United States

Don your sash, grab some friends, and march with us to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment at the IPL 500 Festival Parade! The Indianapolis Propylaeum is commemorating the suffrage centennial by gathering able-bodied people together to recreate the marches that helped to get women the right to vote. For … Continue reading "Suffragist March – 500 Festival Parade"

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Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Traveling Exhibit

South Whitley Community Public Library 201 E Front Street, South Whitley, IN, United States

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"

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Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? featuring Laura Merrifield Wilson

Valparaiso Public Library 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN, United States

Join CBS panelist and Assistant Professor Laura Merrifiled Wilson for her presentation,  "Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? Examining the Role of Women in Politics Since Suffrage." Take a detailed look at current statistics and key research findings pertaining to women in politics. This program is presented in partnership of the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial … Continue reading "Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? featuring Laura Merrifield Wilson"

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Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? featuring Laura Merrifield Wilson

Valparaiso Public Library 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN, United States

Laura Merrifield Wilson will be delivering her talk, “Have We Come a Long Way, Baby?” as we discuss the importance of women’s suffrage as it meets its centennial.

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Virtual Suffrage Sash Workshop

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Make a sash commemorating the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial! Work alongside volunteers from the Indiana Historical Costume Society as they guide you step-by-step in the sash making process. For the health & safety of others, this workshop will be offered virtually. To register, visit https://bit.ly/JuneSashWorkshop. Support for programming commemorating the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial in Monroe … Continue reading "Virtual Suffrage Sash Workshop"

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