From: KRISTEN M LEFFELMAN <kristen.leffelman@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: Wisconsin Historical Society Virtual Women's Suffrage Centennial Celebration Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:45:48 +0000 Message-id: <DM6PR06MB5724CCC88C1669C1E50E2B0A87420@DM6PR06MB5724.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
Local history friends and colleagues,
Join the Wisconsin Historical Society in celebrating the centennial of wome
n's suffrage on Wednesday, August 26, 2020!
Virtual Women's Suffrage Centennial Celebration:
Ring Bells at Noon CDT to celebrate the milestone of 100 years of women’s
right to vote
On August 26, when Secretary of State Colby announced the successful passag
e of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Carrie Chapman Catt asked
that whistles and bells be sounded at noon. On August 26, and the days tha
t followed, cities across the United States celebrated by ringing bells and
whistles at noon.
Wear White
Purple, gold, and white were the colors worn by American suffragists during
parades and marches. While colorful sashes and pins were also worn, white
dresses stood out in a crowd and were a distinctive statement of the moveme
nt.
Tag Us! on Facebook or Instagram @WisconsinHistoricalSociety for a chance t
o be featured.
Use these hashtags: #WomensVote100 #WIVotesforWomen #BIGHistoryIsHappening
Please see the attached one-sheet or visit our Women's Suffrage Centennial
webpage<https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS16052> for more
information and resources.
All best,
Kristen Leffelman
Milwaukee Outreach Coordinator
Office of Programs and Outreach
Wisconsin Historical Society
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414-988-8655
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