Women's Suffrage at 100: Opening Reception
Date: 1/29/2020 6:00 PM - 1/29/2020 7:30 PM
Location: Boise City Hall Lobby
Cost: Free
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Standing Together: Women’s Ongoing Fight for Equality
Join us on January 29, 2020 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to kick off a year of events and programs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with the opening reception of “Standing Together: Women’s Ongoing Fight for Equality.”
Learn about the history of the 19th Amendment and women’s fight for equality through a traveling exhibit developed by the National Woman’s Party that will be on display in the lobby of City Hall through September 2020. Program includes performance, remarks by elected officials and Arts & History staff. View the exhibit, enjoy hands-on activities, and pick up your copy of the Little Book of Boise Suffrage. This event is free and open to the public.
Remarks begin at 6:15 p.m.
Monthly Exhibit Open Houses (all open houses start at 12:00 p.m.):
- February 19
- March 25
- April 8
- May 13
- June 10
- July 15
- August 19
- September 9
In 2020, the Boise City Department of Arts & History leads the City’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a year-long series of programs and events, including "Standing Together: Women's Ongoing Fight for Equality." Learn more.
The Boise City Department of Arts & History encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Yribar, 208-608-7051 or email jyribar@cityofboise.org, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800-377-3529.
Image courtesy of Idaho State Archives, P1979-126-1