April 2019
“Can She Do It?” Massachusetts Debates a Woman’s Right to Vote
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…
Find out more »May 2019
Boston by Foot offers BWHT Tour: Notable Women of Beacon Hill
Boston By Foot partners with the BWHT to give the tour which roams around historic Beacon Hill and introduces you to a variety of notable women who lived and worked in this neighborhood. We will talk about abolitionists, suffragists, artists, nurses, lawyers, educational advocates and authors who not only changed our city, but made important strides for our country, and in some cases for the world. Come along to learn about women who opened new paths. As Abigail Adams so…
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