September 2020
Crazy Quilts
Crazy quilts, in vogue from 1875 to 1900, showcased women’s creativity and economy through the use of dressmaking scraps stitched together for a decorative addition to any room. The quilts were one of the first fads driven by national ladies’ periodicals. Morris County Historical Society Curator of Collections Anne Motto will talk about the quilts displayed in a summer bedroom of the 1890s on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit MorrisCountyHistory.org.
Find out more »“Reclaiming Our Voice: New Jersey’s Central Role in the Fight for Woman’s Suffrage” at New Brunswick Free Public Library
The New Brunswick Free Public Library will present a Zoom virtual program titled “Reclaiming Our Voice: New Jersey’s Central Role in the Fight for Women Suffrage” on Saturday, September 19th, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The program will be led by Carol Simon Levin, a professional storyteller and independent historian who specializes in telling the stories of “fascinating women history forgot”. She will tell the story of Lillian Feickert, president of the NJ Woman Suffrage Association from 1912-1920, and…
Find out more »“Bicycles and Their Impact on the Women’s Suffrage Movement” at New Brunswick Free Public Library
The New Brunswick Free Public Library will present a Zoom virtual program titled “Bicycles and their impact on the Women’s Suffrage Movement” on Monday, September 21st from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The program will be led by Michael Gabriele, author of multiple books on NJ history, including “The Golden Age of Bicycle Racing in New Jersey”. He will discuss how bicycles allowed Suffragettes to spread the word on Women’s Rights. The program is free and open to the public.…
Find out more »A History of American Women in Song
Historical musician Linda Russell presents a musical illumination of the role of women’s lives in society from the 18th Century to the 19th Amendment. Linda sings broadsides, laments, murder ballads, love songs, parlor melodies and suffrage anthems that reflect the changing status of women in society. Registration in advance is required. Provide name and number in party to wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov in email or (908) 725-1015 in voicemail. Bring your own lawn chairs. Wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. …
Find out more »October 2020
Women Aware 40th Anniversary Virtual Candlelight Vigil
Women Aware will mark 40 years of service to individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey with a 40th Anniversary Virtual Candlelight Vigil fundraiser on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We can’t be together in person this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be here for each other. Registration is free and open to the public. Visit https://givebutter.com/WomenAware40th to register. The Need Moving forward from the extraordinary challenges presented by the…
Find out more »Make a Women’s Suffrage Rosette with Pam Brooks in our “Virtual Makerspace”
Create a "Votes for Women" rosette pin to celebrate women's right to vote. The program is free and open to the general public. Register here. A Zoom registration is required, and we will contact each registrant to pick up the material kit prior to the program. Registration is open until space is full. Please email librarian Hsien-min Chen at htang@lmxac.org with any questions. This program is made possible by grant funding provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant…
Find out more »Lights on for Suffrage
Lights on for Suffrage Leading up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, NJ Women Vote: The 19th Amendment at 100 (NJ Women Vote) is encouraging public buildings and private residences to illuminate spaces in purple, yellow, and white in commemoration of the centennial of 19th Amendment and the fight for voting rights that continues to this day. Lights On for Suffrage will take place from Friday, October 30, 2020, to Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Sign up by completing this form.…
Find out more »November 2020
Battles for the Ballot: New Jersey Voting Rights, Then and Now
2020 New Jersey History Conference Battles for the Ballot: New Jersey Voting Rights, Then and Now Virtual Event Friday, November 13, 2020 The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, will host the 2020 New Jersey History Conference, Battles for the Ballot, virtually on Friday, November 13, 2020. The history of voting rights and suffrage in New Jersey is one of competing visions of who deserves a voice in American society. For centuries, activists,…
Find out more »Make a Women’s Suffrage Sash with Pam Brooks in our “Virtual Makerspace”
Create a sash with the traditional colors of the (American) National Woman’s Party -- purple, white and gold -- with our volunteer sewing expert Pam Brooks. The program is free and open to the general public. Register here. A Zoom registration is required, and we will contact each registrant to pick up the material kit prior to the program. Registration is open until space is full. Please email librarian Hsien-min Chen at htang@lmxac.org with any questions. This program is made possible by grant…
Find out more »December 2020
Make a Women’s Suffrage Rosette with Pam Brooks in our “Virtual Makerspace”
Create a "Votes for Women" rosette pin to celebrate women's right to vote. The program is free and open to the general public. Register here. A Zoom registration is required, and we will contact each registrant to pick up the material kit prior to the program. Registration is open until space is full. Please email librarian Hsien-min Chen at htang@lmxac.org with any questions. This program is made possible by grant funding provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant…
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