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 … Continue reading "VOTES FOR WOMEN: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Monroe County"
Women make up half the population yet represent less than a quarter of elected offices in the United States. When women run, they win as often as men; the challenge is that there are not enough women running for public office. "Elect Her" is a half-day workshop aimed at encouraging and training HS and college … Continue reading "“Elect Her” Workshop for HS/College Women"
“At the Crossroads: Women in Civic Leadership” You’re invited to the 2020 Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership, featuring panel discussions about the contributions of women in civic leadership … Continue reading "“At the Crossroads: Women in Civic Leadership”: The Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium 2020"
The Harrison Center and Indiana Humanities join forces this month to present “We Wait.,” new work by Gigi Salij, in the Harrison Gallery. Part of a year-long commemoration of the … Continue reading "March 2020: We Wait."
Join us for the fourth Hoosier Women at Work History Conference on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Indiana Historical Society. In commemoration of the 19th Amendment centennial, we’re making the conference better … Continue reading "Hoosier Women at Work For Suffrage and Citizenship"
Join us for a discussion of Weiss' book The Woman's Hour.
Dr. Janine Giordano Drake will be offering her thoughts on "The Other Feminists: Socialists, Laborers and Anti-Lynching Activists", on May 9th from 7-8pm at York Hall on the campus of Anderson University. The event is free and open to all wishing to attend. Refreshments and desserts will follow her address, providing attendees the chance to … Continue reading "International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women"
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"
Guests will learn about the suffrage movement and the strides that it took to receive the vote. The exhibit will feature information on the Harrison family, prominent suffrage leaders, First … Continue reading "Votes for Women: The Road to Suffrage | Exhibit Grand Opening"
Don your sash, grab some friends, and march with us to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment at the Indianapolis St. Patrick’s Day 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. … Continue reading "Suffragist March – Indy St. Patrick’s Day Parade"
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