The goal of the Preserving Women’s Legacy Grants is to provide official Indiana Main Street Program organizations with funds to carry out projects that recognize women’s history in their communities. The projects should lead to outcomes that are tangible and permanent (more on this later) and that promote visitation to the Main Street district. The … Continue reading "Preserving Women’s Legacy Grants Deadline"
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"
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.
Jean Cole, of The Cole Clothing Museum, will utilize the fashions of the Women's Suffrage era to bring the past to life with models portraying prominent local Suffragists. Tickets will go on sale in April. The $12 cost will include lunch. You won't want to miss this event! The event will take place in Bigler … Continue reading "Voting in Fashion by Jean Cole, Cole Clothing Museum"
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"
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"
Dr. Anita Morgan will present "Motors and Mass Rallies: Expanding the Movement After 1909" Join us for a virtual presentation and live Q & A with Dr. Anita Morgan. Dr. Anita Morgan’s book, We Must Be Fearless: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Indiana is the pivotal work exploring the untold story of the work of … Continue reading "July Prop Day Virtual Program featuring Dr. Anita Morgan"
The next meeting of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission will take place virtually via WebEx. Please join the commission meeting on July 28th from 11am – 12pm. To join the call, please contact THollenbeck@lg.in.gov. I. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch Calls Meeting to Order II. Introduction of Commission Members III. Legacy Project Update: Commemorative Art … Continue reading "Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission Meeting"
Free. Space is limited to first 300 registrants. Reserve your space at indianahistory.org. Registration for this event will close two hours before the program. Stay connected with the stories of your state while you’re stuck at home. Bring your own beverage and join us for a series of informal conversations with some of Indiana’s most interesting … Continue reading "History Happy Hour: Equal Rights Amendment"
Mapping Indiana’s Suffrage History featuring Melissa Gentry Ms. Gentry’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 historic photographs, correspondence, diaries, club minutes, oral histories, movies, newspapers, music, … Continue reading "From Seneca Falls to Seymour and South Bend"
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