Women’s Suffrage

Committee Co-Chairs Discuss Women’s History, Suffrage And Memorial

In 2020, communities across the country made plans to celebrate the centennial of the 19th amendment and the expansion of voting rights to women. The COVID-19 pandemic put an end to those plans but now, the West Virginia Suffragist Memorial Committee is asking the public to help create a permanent celebration of the historic event.

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Committee Seeking Input On State Suffragist Memorial

The public has a chance to give input on a new memorial to honor West Virginia suffragists to be displayed on the state capitol grounds.

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West Virginia Ratifies 19th Amendment

One hundred years ago, women won the right to vote.In West Virginia, ratification came down to one vote. In February, 1920, when Governor Cornwall called…

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Alice Paul Organizes National Women's Party

One hundred years ago, women won the right to vote.In her twenties, Alice Paul learned about the struggle for women’s voting rights while studying in…

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