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

VOTES FOR WOMEN: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Monroe County

Monroe County History Center 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

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"

Free

Secure the Vote Traveling Exhibit

Notre Dame Law School 1100 Eck Hall of Law, Notre Dame, IN, United States

Please come visit the traveling exhibit at the Notre Dame Law School Kresge Library now through January 24. Parking is available in campus visitor lots. Come to Eck Hall of Law and proceed to the second floor, where you will walk through Eck Commons and proceed to Kresge Law Library. See you soon!

Free

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 the 19th Amendment. Anita Morgan is a Senior Lecturer of History at IUPUI where she has taught since 1997. She is a past president of … Continue reading "“Gaining ‘The Power to Protect Herself”: Sixty-Nine Years of the Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana”"

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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 never have elected a female governor or senator. One hundred years post-suffrage, this lack of representation presses the question of “why?” Laura’s talk addresses this … 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

Embassy Theater Voter Rights Film Series

Embassy Theater 125 W. Jefferson, Fort Wayne, IN, United States

A showing of the movie Selma on 1/20 and an opportunity to connect with local organizations who work on voter registration and Get Out the Vote. This includes League of Women Voters, Allen County NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter and the Embassy Theatre. This is first in a series of films … Continue reading "Embassy Theater Voter Rights Film Series"

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Save the Date: Celebrate the Suffrage Centennial with The Policy Circle

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

Please join The Policy Circle for a Suffrage Centennial event on Wednesday, January 22 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Indiana Historical Society. Guests will enjoy a networking hour and explore the exhibit, Be Heard: Women’s Voices in Indiana, followed by a program launching a new policy brief on the suffrage movement in Indiana and a discussion. The … Continue reading "Save the Date: Celebrate the Suffrage Centennial with The Policy Circle"

Free

Flashes Suffrage Symposium: Celebrating Women

Franklin Central High School 6215 S. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

With the 7-panel exhibit from the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial we have been awarded to display, we will host a panel discussion, refreshments and interactive stations of remarkable women that have contributed to our community.  Included will be a "sash making" station with a white dress on a mannequin and a purple sash on it … Continue reading "Flashes Suffrage Symposium: Celebrating Women"

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