Kansas was historically a leader in women’s rights, being just the eighth state to grant female suffrage. Yet the campaign for voting rights in Kansas required more than half a century of determined effort, as women suffered discouraging setbacks in three different statewide initiatives. How did they ultimately persuade an all-male electorate to grant them their rights? What did their long ordeal teach them about perseverance and politics? This presentation will explore the courageous individuals who took on the powerful interests opposed to electoral reform and discover other firsts that Kansas women achieved on the road to full suffrage. Diane Eickhoff and Aaron Barnhart will talk about the leading role Kansas played in the long road to the passage of the 19th amendment. This presentation is funded by Humanities Kansas.
We have a special treat this evening, unique to the 19th amendment centennial celebration scene in the Kansas City. Besides, bringing several of their local brews, Shawnee’s own Servaes Brewing Co. is creating a special Women’s Suffrage beer specifically for History on Tap. Be the first to taste “Seneca Falls!” Owned and operated entirely by women, Servaes is the perfect brewery to celebrate women earning the right to vote.
Place: Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive
Tickets: $5 RSVP at 248-2360 Space limited!