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Women Behaving Badly

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Space is limited. Reserve your spot at https://indianahistory.org/events/women-behaving-badly-political-prowess/.  Indiana’s history is full of renegade ladies who were bold, gutsy, and fascinating. We’re back again to raise a glass to a new crop of revolutionary ladies whose political prowess changed the Hoosier state. At Women Behaving Badly, you’ll virtually meet these and other audacious advocates from the comfort of your … Continue reading "Women Behaving Badly"

$10 – $15
Exploring Women's Suffrage through 50 Historic Treasures

History Happy Hour: The Stuff of Suffrage

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Free. Space is limited to first 300 registrants. Reserve your space at https://indianahistory.org/events/history-happy-hour-the-stuff-of-suffrage/. 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 … Continue reading "History Happy Hour: The Stuff of Suffrage"

Free

They Marched For Us

The Peru Depot 1 W Canal St, Peru, IN, United States

Join Us in the recreation of the only Woman's Suffrage Parade to ever take place in Miami County, IN! The ladies of the Franchise Leagues in Miami County gathered to celebrate the June 4th, 1919 passing of the 19th Amendment and marched to the Miami County Courthouse.  There, special speakers shared a victory message to … Continue reading "They Marched For Us"

Free

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Genealogy and Local History Fair

Indiana State Library 315 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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"

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Lighting the Spark: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Wayne County, IN. Part 1

Zoom IN, United States

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"

Jackie Swihart: The “Undefeatable” Grace Julian Clarke Online via Zoom

Zoom IN, United States

https://www.facebook.com/events/778330219658625 Join us Online via Zoom as Jackie Swihart discusses what the trajectory of this Indianapolis suffragist’s political career tells us about the ways women were political before, during and after the 19th Amendment.

Raising a Ruckus: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Wayne County, IN. Part 2

Zoom IN, United States

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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