June 2022 - Suffrage Wagon News Channel

Watch for the “Spirit of 1776” on State Museum’s permanent exhibition

Marguerite Kearns June 30, 2022

Yes, a great deal was postponed due to the COVID pandemic. One of these affected us significantly. The “Spirit of 1776” suffrage wagon was on exhibition in the lobby of the state museum during 2020. But alas, the museum was closed and only a few state employees were able to view it. So—we’re waiting for…

"Spirit of 1776" wagon

Ducks all in a row for the Votes for Women high tea on August 26th!

Marguerite Kearns June 10, 2022 0 Comments

Prepare to serve tea on August 26th, Women’s Equality Day in the US. A lot of US women are angry about the jail cells we will inhabit in the future based on the current campaigns underway at the Supreme Court and elsewhere.

60-Second History Lesson

Edna Kearns says suffragists can be good mothers too!

Marguerite Kearns June 3, 2022 0 Comments

A blast from the past showing what suffrage (voting rights activists) were concerned about over 100 years ago. This news article shows how and why.

60-Second History Lesson

Month: June 2022