The music of the women’s suffrage movement reflects the culture of change that activists inspired and that inspired activism. The songs of the suffragists reveal the persuasive arguments underpinning their efforts to gain the right to vote and linking their cause to the other activist movements of their time.

The lyrics of the pre-Nineteenth Amendment songs foreshadow the arguments of later suffragists, who sought to advance the cause of women’s equality in their own time. Written to commemorate the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment's passage, this book features the lyrics of more than twenty songs: from the 1851 song, "The Bloomer's Complaint" to the 2017 song, "Woman," this book explores the cultural context and enduring themes of feminism in American songs.

Please join us for a virtual screening of Songs of the Suffragists, where you will enjoy a historical tour of feminist songs from 1850 to 2020, a showcase of the enduring suffragist message, and a call to continue the fight for freedom and equality.

About the Moderator

Jean Sweeney is a New York attorney, award winning photographer, Kripalu trained yoga teacher, writer, speaker, and founder and visionary of Rethinking Eve. The goal of Rethinking Eve is to become an influencer for women’s rights. She is passionate about getting the Equal Rights Amendment ratified and is working with the grassroots activists to ensure a better future for all.

This program is co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Darien.

Registration Information

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This event will take place on Zoom. You will receive an email confirming your registration with a link to join the meeting an hour before the event, Wednesday, December 9th.