Two recent online projects share some fascinating Evanston women’s history. We share them with you. Enjoy! The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Illinois and Evanston Her March to Democracy: Stories Along the National Votes for Women Trail is a new podcast that includes an episode focusing on Illinois and the women’s suffrage movement. Evanston Women’s History […]
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The Chicago Womxn’s Suffrage Tribute Committee, in conjunction with the Wabash Arts Corridor (WAC) at Columbia College Chicago, is pleased to announce the completion of a new mural celebrating women and the work of local activists in obtaining the right to vote and the modern struggle for equality. On the Wings of Change, created by
Thank you to everyone who made the park renovations, and marker installation and dedication possible – City of Evanston staff, local government officials, McCulloch family members, the landscaping crew, and the staff and board of the Evanston History Center. It was a blustery fall day at Catharine Waugh McCulloch Park with approximately 100 people in
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The EWHP is pleased to announce that the National Votes for Women Trail Marker for Catharine Waugh McCulloch will be dedicated on Saturday, October 30th at 11 am in the newly renovated McCulloch Park! Save the date and join us in honoring her! In August of 2020 the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (Women’s
Visit the Evanston History Center soon to see Evanston Women and the Fight for the Vote! Our 2020 exhibit in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment closes May 9th. EHC is open for visitors Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-4 pm but reservations are required. You can make a reservation at www.evanstonhistorycenter.org.Evanston
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For the past few years, the Evanston Women’s History Project has been the home of research for the wider story of Illinois women in the women’s suffrage movement. EWHP staff, interns and volunteers have worked hard not only to tell the story of the work of Evanston women to gain the right to vote, but
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The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 2020 was a main focus of the Evanston Women’s History Project (EWHP) for the past few years. Evanston women were integral to the local, state and national women’s suffrage movements and it was our goal to make that story known more broadly. In addition, we
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You can still participate in the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment this fall in several ways. Fall is a perfect time to complete the Do-It-Yourself Suffrage March – visit Evanston women’s history sites, including McCulloch, Harbert, Lunt and Stockham Parks (all named for women) – suggestions here for what to do. Visit our YouTube
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Text of the Proclamation – The 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Whereas, Evanston had long been at the forefront of the movement to secure women the right to vote and many Evanston women leaders played a critical role in the woman’s suffrage movement, including Elizabeth Boynton Harbert, Frances E. Willard, and
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While the 19th Amendment – which was officially added to the U.S. Constitution on August 26, 1920 – was a major victory and cause for celebration, it did not mean an end to the suffrage story. Many women still struggled to exercise their right to vote, especially women of color. Voting rights remained an important
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