“More Than White Dresses: The Grit of the Women’s Suffrage Fight”
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March 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“More Than White Dresses: The Grit of the Women’s Suffrage Fight”
You’ve heard of the American women’s suffrage movement. But how much do you know about the 70+ year effort that resulted in the single largest expansion of U.S. democracy? It took much more than a few parades and wearing white dresses. The women and men that fought for votes for women used every tool available and kept going despite the never-ending defeats. In this talk, with CM Marihugh, Public Historian, you’ll hear stories and see photos of those who worked for the cause in Illinois and across the U.S. Be inspired by their creativity, courage, and most of all, persistence.
Friday, March 6, 1 pm to 2 pm CT + Q & A. Zoom. $35/$30