Prior to 1920, women in the United States were denied the vote in the majority of elections. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of this nation and was strategized differently in local, state and federal elections. Despite what people today believe to be a straightforward goal, the path to women’s suffrage was infused with sexism and racism and triggered a fear of feminism whose roots are still seen today.

The Bartlett History Museum invites everyone to village hall, 228 S. Main Street, on Wednesday, 3/8, for this program presented by Jeanne Schultz Angel, through a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments with a 6:45 p.m. pre-program presentation by the museum. Angel’s presentation begins at 7 p.m. 

To register for this free event, email prohleder@bartlettil.gov with your name, the number of people attending and your phone number.