"Can She Do It?" Massachusetts Debates a Woman's Right to Vote

When:
Friday, Apr 26, 2019 10:00a -
Saturday, Sep 21, 2019 4:00p

Where:
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Art

Event website:
www.masshist.org

Commemorating 100 years since Massachusetts ratified the 19th Amendment, this exhibition at the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) explores the activism and debate around women’s suffrage in Massachusetts. Featuring dynamic imagery from the collection of the MHS, “Can She Do It?” Massachusetts Debates a Woman’s Right to Vote illustrates the passion on each side of the suffrage question.


For over a century, Americans debated whether women should vote. The materials on display demonstrate the arguments made by suffragists and their opponents. While women at the polls may seem unremarkable today, these contentious campaigns formed the foundations for modern debates about gender and politics.


A series of videos highlighting materials from the collection of the MHS are available to view in an interactive display. The videos were created by students at the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Allison Lange, their professor and the exhibition curator, developed this project as part of her class curriculum. The assignment prompted students to craft a three- to four-minute video about the debate over women’s rights in Massachusetts.


The exhibition is open at the MHS through September 21, 2019.


Gallery hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

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