Feb. 14: 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration Statewide Kickoff

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Host: Iowa Commission on the Status of Women & Catt Center for Women and Politics
About: You’re invited to a half-day commemoration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which will celebrate the diverse voices of the women’s suffrage movement in Iowa and note other important landmarks in the American journey to universal adult suffrage. Enjoy music and a performance of the one-woman show “The Yellow Rose of Suffrage” in addition to food, drink,  and discussions with scholars who will share their knowledge of this historical moment as well as continuing efforts to encourage women’s full political participation. The event is free and open to the public.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Union, Iowa State University, Ames
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