THE SUFFRAGE MILE

On August 18th, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States constitution was ratified granting federal voting rights to women. The 72-year struggle for women’s suffrage spanned across generations. While we recognize 1920 as a year when many American women gained the right to vote, we must acknowledge that this was not a universal experience. Many women voted prior to 1920 and many women would still be restricted after 1920. Suffragists were often met with violence, civil unrest, torture, imprisonment, physical injuries and even death. During this presentation, we share and honor the perseverance of these trailblazing women.