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Monumental Women Unveils The Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument

The Monumental Women statue will be unveiled Wednesday, August 26th on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

August 20 2020

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We are very excited to share that the Monumental Women statue commemorating Women’s Rights pioneers Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony is set to be unveiled next Wednesday, August 26th on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

CB5 has enthusiastically supported the effort, which is why we encourage you to spread the word, and tune in, if you can! Due to COVID, the event will take place virtually for the public, and will feature live speeches from guests such as Gale Brewer, pre-recorded interviews and a mini-documentary on the project.

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Check out the links below. The event will be streamed starting at 7:45am on the 26th, and will begin promptly at 8am.

Monumental Women's Youtube Page

Facebook Page (the link will be streamed live here too!)


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