Latinas in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage

Presented in partnership with NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ Unstoppable Women initiative, this exhibit tells the story of Latinas' bicultural political engagement and experience through the suffrage movement. For these Latina suffragists, their cultural background shaped their notions of civic duty and citizenship in the United States. Click here to explore the exhibit.

Creating a Female Political Culture

Did you know that women employed humor to help them win the vote, including ads that depicted babies campaigning for their mothers? This exhibit examines the development of a distinct female political culture and imagery that evolved to promote voting rights for women.  Click here to explore the exhibit.

Standing Up for Change

Did you know African American women have been fighting for rights since the 19th century? This exhibit spotlights the rich and vibrant voice of black women leaders in the Civil Rights Movement and highlights their significant roles and contributions.  Click here to explore the exhibit. 

Parading for Progress

The 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession through Washington, DC completely changed the way protests were viewed and carried out by the American public. Thousands of women took to the streets to fight for their right to vote. This exhibit explores how their parade from the US Capitol to the Treasury Building set the precedent for future protest marches. Click here to explore the exhibit.

Mapping Suffrage: The Push for the 19th Amendment in Washington, DC

Developed in partnership with A Tour of Her Own, a woman-founded and woman-owned organization and the first tourism company in Washington, D.C. to focus exclusively on women’s history, this interactive map uses images, videos, and a host of multimedia resources to highlight monuments and significant locations in and around Washington, D.C. that tell the story of the suffrage movement in our nation’s capital. Click here to explore the exhibit.