LWVRI - Centennial

LWVRI - Centennial

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The (Unfinished) Legacy of the Women’s Suffrage Movement: The Vote, Equity & Reform – Community Discussion Series

2020 Lippitt House Conversation series

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

News

Links to the Presenter's bios, recordings of the events, and other resources will be found by following the event links. The video recordings may also be found on the Preserve Rhode Island YouTube Channel. https://tinyurl.com/ybvt5b6b

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Newport County women were leaders in the suffrage movement. Today’s leaders continue the effort

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

Press Mention

Ask Susan Wells, president of the League of Women Voters of Newport County, what the country would be like if women had never been given the right to vote and she pauses: “I can’t even imagine,” she says.

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Centennial Commemoration of the 19th Amendment

100th Anniversary at Marble House

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

Event Date: 
08/26/2020 - 10:00am to 08/27/2020 - 9:45am
Event location: 

Zoom Event

Evite to Marble House Zoom event August 26

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Shall Not Be Denied Essay contest for 7th and 8th graders

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

News

The League of Women Voters of RI and the RI Secretary of State invite all Rhode Island 7th and 8th grade students to participate in a state-wide essay contest inspired by the passage of the 19th amendment: The right of citizens of the United State

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Book Club

Little Compton Women's History Exhibition

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Event Date: 
11/05/2020 - 1:00pm to 11/06/2020 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Little Compton Historical Society

Little Compton Women's History Project Tour - Photos: https://tinyurl.com/y59e2cqk
The Book Club went on an indoor and outdoor self-guided tour of a collection of illuminating histories of Women of Little Compton and others with pictures and stories. After our tour Marjorie O'Toole who operates the Historical Museum met the group at the Town Cemetery in the Commons of Little Compton to explain the history and notable people buried there.

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Local Leagues and Activities

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

Rhode Island is a small state and League activities are open to all members of the League in Rhode Island regardless of local League affiliation. Please help us with events, advocacy, voter service, or even just enjoy a book with us. To see some of our activities, try the "Committee" links below. Join the League!

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RI Suffrage History

Suffrage Marble House

The League and the 19th Amendment turned 100 in 2020!

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Fundraising Tea Celebrating 100 Years of the League

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Event Date: 
09/23/2019 - 1:00pm to 09/24/2019 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Blithewold

League of Women Voters of Providence fourth annual fundraising tea celebrating 100 years promoting issues and voter information.

 

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APRIL 10TH - HOUSE PROCLAMATION

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Event Date: 
04/10/2019 - 4:00pm to 04/11/2019 - 3:45pm
Event location: 

State House - House Floor

APRIL 10TH - HOUSE PROCLAMATION

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APRIL 10TH - LEAGUE DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE 2019

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Event Date: 
04/16/2019 - 4:15pm
Event location: 

State House - Governor's Reception Room

APRIL 10TH - LEAGUE DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE 2019
Speaker Elizabeth C. Stevens made the lives and times of RI Women's Suffrage pioneers Paulina Wright Davis and Elizabeth Buffum Chace come alive.

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