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“Can She Do It?” Massachusetts Debates a Woman’s Right to Vote

April 26, 2019 - September 21, 2019

Free
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Colorful political cartoons, engaging campaign materials, and visual propaganda illustrate the passion of those who argued for and against women’s suffrage.

Commemorating 100 years since Massachusetts ratified the 19th Amendment, this exhibition at the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) explores the activism and debate around women’s suffrage in Massachusetts. Featuring dynamic imagery from the collection of the MHS, “Can She Do It?” Massachusetts Debates a Woman’s Right to Vote illustrates the passion on each side of the suffrage question.

The exhibition is open at the MHS April 26 through September 21, 2019, Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Start:
April 26, 2019
End:
September 21, 2019
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.masshist.org/2012/calendar/event?event=2842

Venue

Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
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  • « The Boston Suffragists: In Their Own Words
  • Susie King Taylor, 1st black army nurse in Civil War: A Talk »

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