Visit with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as portrayed by historic reenactor Laura Keyes. Stanton fought for equal rights for women for over fifty years, and upon her death in 1902 left … Continue reading "Elizabeth Cady Stanton via Facebook Live"
Join us as the women of Beech Grove and the Samuel Bryan Chapter, NSDAR commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment to our Constitution. Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.* Participating women will gather at the west end of Main Street. At 10:30 a.m., women will begin walking … Continue reading "Suffragist Celebration Walk"
Join the Monroe County History Center on the B-Line for a march commemorating the ratification of the 19th amendment and the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial. Family activities, photo opportunities, and … Continue reading "VOTES FOR WOMEN! Commemorative March"
A chronological look at Indiana suffrage history, including Amanda Way, Grace Julian Clark, Mary Garrett Hay, Helen Gougar, Zerelda Wallace, May Wright Sewall. Special focus on Ida Husted Harper (Terre Haute journalist, collaborator with Susan B. Anthony, writing volumes of the “History of Woman Suffrage”), and Eugene and Kate Debs. This presentation will also cover … Continue reading "From Amanda to Zerelda featuring Marsha Miller"
Dr. Anita Morgan will present “Motors and Mass Rallies: Expanding the Movement after 1909” and explore Hoosier activists’ efforts to publicize women’s right to vote with automobile tours, street meetings … Continue reading "Motors and Mass Rallies: Expanding the Movement after 1909"
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 … Continue reading "Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana Traveling Exhibit"
Join the Indiana State Library for the biennial Genealogy and Local History Fair. In honor of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, our theme is "The Women in Your Family Tree." This event is free and open to the public and will feature lectures by genealogists and researchers as well as an exhibition hall featuring … Continue reading "Genealogy and Local History Fair"
Delve into the history of the women’s suffrage movement in Indiana by attending this 2-part virtual celebration. Join Wayne County Women's Suffrage Centennial Task Force for a virtual celebration of Wayne County, Indiana’s critical role in the long struggle for women to secure the right to vote. Wayne County’s bold leadership in winning women … Continue reading "Lighting the Spark: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Wayne County, IN. Part 1"
Join Indiana Historical Bureau and Jackie Swihart for the dedication of a new historical marker honoring Indiana suffragist Grace Julian Clarke. The marker dedication will take place outdoors and feature remarks from IHB, the Irvington Historical Society and Dr. Anita Morgan of IUPUI. The marker dedication will take place at 115 S. Audubon Road, Indianapolis … Continue reading "Grace Julian Clarke Historic Marker Dedication"
Delve into the history of the women’s suffrage movement in Indiana by attending this 2-part virtual celebration. Join Wayne County Women’s Suffrage Centennial Task Force on Tuesday, November 10th for Part 2 of our virtual Suffrage Celebration: Raising a Ruckus. We will learn how our tenacious Wayne County Suffragists continued the fight for the Women’s Right … Continue reading "Raising a Ruckus: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Wayne County, IN. Part 2"
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