Centennial Events

2019: Minnesota | 2020: National

Mark your calendars, because our Centennial is right around the corner! Join us by participating in events that celebrate and commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women – finally – the right to vote.

Our five-part Centennial series will also recognize the important people who helped form LWV Minnesota, and will spotlight the 100-year legacy of our local Leagues and all they have done over the past century to empower voters and defend democracy.

April 26, 2019

Opening Reception &
Traveling Exhibit Kick-Off

A celebration at Landmark Center in St. Paul (as part of LWVMN’s Convention 2019). Get 100 years of accomplishments in an exhibit that can travel to your local community.

September 8, 2019

Minnesota Women’s Suffrage Day
at the Capitol

A community-wide free event with special programs, performances and activities for the whole family. Join us to celebrate this centennial event in Minnesota history!

October 26, 2019

“First Night” 100th Birthday Gala

The gala will be held at Union Depot in St. Paul. This will serve as a major fundraising event for LWV Minnesota and will include guests from throughout the voting rights and women’s rights communities.

ONLINE

LWVMN Traveling Exhibit

Although our physical exhibit continues to travel around the state, we also wanted to offer a virtual version for those who are not able to see it in person.

SPRING 2021

Minnesota History Center

The Centennial will be featured in a special exhibit entitled, “Votes For Women.” A virtual version launched August 26, and the physical exhibit will premiere Spring 2021.

Watch Our 2-minute video

In this quick, two-minute video, we’ll walk you through our five-part series celebrating 100 years of women’s right to vote.

Women’s History Video

Learn more about the Woman Suffrage Movement in Minnesota with this sponsorship ad now airing on TPT.