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

Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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

The Suffrage Tree at the Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees

Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Propylaeum will present “The Suffragists’ Gift,” a themed tree celebrating the contributions of Indiana women involved in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. The Propylaeum’s founder May Wright Sewall, and others will be highlighted in framed photos filling a tree decorated in appropriate colors of purple, white, and gold. The popular Festival of Trees at the … Continue reading "The Suffrage Tree at the Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees"

$5 – $13

Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration

Indiana State House 200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Please join the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Indiana ratifying the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Agenda: 9:00 AM: Welcome by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch 9:05 AM: Pledge by Girl Scouts of Central Indiana 9:10 AM: Performance by the Capital City Chorus 9:20 AM: "The Five … Continue reading "Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration"

Free

“Gaining ‘The Power to Protect Herself”: Sixty-Nine Years of the Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana”

IUPUI Campus Center 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Dr. Anita Morgan for her sabbatical talk, "Gaining 'The Power to Protect Herself':  Sixty-Nine Years of the Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana" on the centennial of Indiana's ratification of … Continue reading "“Gaining ‘The Power to Protect Herself”: Sixty-Nine Years of the Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana”"

Free

Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? Featuring Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson

Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse 46 East Ohio Street, Courtroom 216, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Women comprise a majority of the population yet remain underrepresented within American government. In fact, Indiana trails most national numbers and remains one of 5 states in the country to … Continue reading "Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? Featuring Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson"

$10 – $90

Steuben County Women’s Suffrage Centennial Open House

Steuben County Historical Society 313 East Maumee, Angola, IN, United States

The community is invited to an open house at the local museum for light refreshments, a look at upcoming events and an opportunity to join in.

Free