A Vote of Her Own: The Fight for Women's Suffrage in Connecticut

How did Connecticut women shape the fight for the right to vote? Join Natalie Belanger from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for an engaging look at the women who championed, and opposed, women’s suffrage in Connecticut. Learn about influential suffragists including Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Mary Townsend Seymour, and Isabella Beecher Hooker, while also exploring why some women fought fiercely against gaining the vote. Through stories of activism, resistance, and social change, this program offers a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in Connecticut and American history.

This program is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.