Preserving Women’s Legacy Grant projects support historic preservation work, public art and other projects that commemorate Indiana women’s history and promote visits to Main Street communities The post <strong>Lt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA, Indiana Humanities highlight completed Preserving Women’s Legacy Grant projects </strong> appeared first on Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial.| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
This blog is an excerpt on the comprehensive history of Marie Stuart Edwards. Read the rest of her story here and view a comprehensive gallery of photos on the Miami County Indiana Worth Remembering website. “Indiana may well be and is justly proud of one who is possessed of so many striking capabilities, such inexhaustible … Continue reading "Marie Stuart Edwards" The post Marie Stuart Edwards appeared first on Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial.| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
In our October newsletter, we encouraged readers to dig into Hoosier State Chronicles to discover stories from November 2, 1920, the first time Indiana women voted. Heeding the call, I reviewed one newspaper to learn more about how women voted and how they were perceived on that historic day. The front page of the evening edition of The Indianapolis … Continue reading "On This Day 100 Years Ago: Hoosier Women Arrive at the Polls" The post On This Day 100 Years Ago: Hoosier Women Arr...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
On August 26th, 2020, we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which declared: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” In Indiana, the fight for equality began back in 1851, when Amanda Way called for a women’s rights … Continue reading "Road Trip: Wayne County Suffragists" The post Road Trip: Wayne County Suffragists appeared...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
Each month we’ll feature a Q&A with one of the commissioners of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. August’s feature: Rose Wernicke Q : As Board Chair of The Indianapolis Propylaeum, why is it important for the state to mark the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage? A: The Propylaeum’s founder, May Wright Sewall, was a leader … Continue reading "Meet a Commissioner: Rose Wernicke" The post Meet a Commissioner: Rose Wernicke appeared first on Indiana Wo...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
(Indianapolis, IN) The Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission today unveiled two original works of art that will remain a part of the State of Indiana’s permanent public art collection. The works of art commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment which guaranteed women’s right to vote and went into effect 100 years ago today. The … Continue reading "Original Works of Art Celebrate Women’s Suffrage at the Statehouse" The post Original Works of Art Celebrate Women’s S...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
INDIANAPOLIS (August 26, 2020) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as chair of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission and the Indiana Main Street Council, today announced three Main Street communities are awarded Preserving Women’s Legacy Grants. This funding will aid in their efforts to highlight and preserve women’s history. “The awarded projects capture how … Continue reading "Three Main Streets awarded grants to preserve women’s history" The post Three Mai...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
Suffrage Centennial Block Party includes talks, workshops and happy hours INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 5, 2020) — A host of local organizations are joining together to present the Suffrage Centennial Block Party, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of women voting in Indiana. The Block Party is a week of free talks, parties, workshops, happy hours and … Continue reading "Several Hoosier Organizations Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana" The post Several Hoosier Orga...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
Each month we’ll feature a Q&A with one of the commissioners of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. July’s feature: Matt Walsh Q: Why is it important for the state to mark the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage? A: Celebrations and traditions connect us to our past. The past is where our mistakes and accomplishments … Continue reading "Meet a Commissioner: Matt Walsh" The post Meet a Commissioner: Matt Walsh appeared first on Indiana Women's Suffrage Cent...| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
Each month we’ll feature a Q&A with one of the commissioners of the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. June’s feature: Cathy Ferree Q: As President and CEO of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, why is it important for the state to mark the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage? A: The centennial anniversary is … Continue reading "Meet a Commissioner: Cathy Ferree"| Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial
