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Virtual: Casting a Historic Vote

Suffrage in Illinois

2020-08-18 18:30:00 2020-08-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual: Casting a Historic Vote The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local, state, and federal elections. Virtual program -

Tuesday, August 18
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-08-18 18:30:00 2020-08-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual: Casting a Historic Vote The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local, state, and federal elections. Virtual program -

The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local, state, and federal elections.

Despite what people today believe to be a straightforward goal, the path to women’s suffrage was infused with sexism and racism and triggered a fear of feminism whose roots are still seen today. From attorney Ellen Martin, the first woman to vote in Illinois, to Ida B. Wells, a woman who did not let racism stop her voice, women’s suffrage has been a battle hard fought by a diverse group of activists in Illinois.  

Presented by Historian Jeanne Schultz Angel.

Registration will close two hours before the program begins and registrants will receive a link to join shortly thereafter.      For any questions, contact community@wilmettelibrary.info

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Presentation |

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Wilmette Public Library

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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

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