Lincoln Woman's Club celebrates 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

 

[September 04, 2020] 

The GFWC Lincoln Woman’s Club recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote.

The Women’s History and Resource Committee researched and created a trifold which included historical pictures of the suffragettes.

The trifold was exhibited at the Lincoln Public Library. Handouts were available to patrons including a brochure that included the books describing the movement that are available to borrow at the library, bookmarks, and, for children, a Flat Susan B. to color. In addition, the club donated two books to the children’s collection: How Women Won the Vote and Elizabeth Started All the Trouble.

To celebrate the importance of women in leadership roles, the club additionally recognized 25 women who have made a difference in their community.

To celebrate the 19th Amendment, the club hosted a socially distanced “Equal-A-Tea” for members at the home of Lynn Spellman.

A short program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment was presented, followed by the ringing of bells 19 times to mark the occasion. Members dressed in the suffragists colors of white, purple and gold and enjoyed socializing for the remainder of the morning.

As a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club we are proud of our history of supporting the push to give women the vote. The Lincoln Woman’s Club has been an active part of the community since 1896, twenty-four years before the 19 th amendment was added to the Constitution.

If you would like more information about the GFWC Lincoln Woman’s Club, contact Ellen Dobihal at edobihal@ gmail.com.  The club meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

[Judy Rader]