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This event will be rescheduled. Watch for new date coming soon. Do you have a suffragist in your family tree? Although many thousands of women and some men advocated for women's voting rights during the 19th and 20th century, few people today know any of their names. Yet, their descendants will number in the hundreds of thousands. Join us for a captivating journey into the forgotten stories of suffragists in recognition of International Women's Day. Presented by Amanda Owen, Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation, this event sheds light on a groundbreaking oral history project dedicated to unraveling the untold tales of our ancestors who passionately fought for women's voting rights. Discover the remarkable stories of Pennsylvania suffragists like Elizabeth McShane and Katherine Heffelfinger, who endured imprisonment and torture while picketing for the right to vote. Hear about the indomitable spirit of Daisy Lampkin and Etha Carroll Cowles Armstrong, who confronted racism and discrimination in their unwavering commitment to the suffrage cause. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the past, as Amanda Owen unveils the heroic struggles of these unsung heroes and heroines. The presentation promises to be an enlightening exploration of our shared history and an ode to the resilience of those who paved the way for the rights we enjoy today. Let us come together to honor the legacy of these trailblazers and celebrate the progress achieved through their sacrifices. To learn more, visit www.justicebell.org/the-justice-bell-story.
About our speaker: Amanda Owen is an author and an independent scholar of women’s history, specializing in the American women’s suffrage movement. She is a co-founder and the Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation. With a background in social work and a twenty-five-year practice as a consultant, writer and speaker, Amanda has been presenting lectures and workshops since the mid-nineties. She is currently writing a book about the Justice Bell's role in the American women's suffrage movement, and has recently completed writing and directing a documentary, Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women's Fight for the Vote.
This event will be hosted virtually. Dial-in details provided after registration. Tickets for non-members is $15.00. All tickets are non-refundable. There is no charge for members to attend this event.