The national centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which opened the door for a woman鈥檚 right to vote, is Aug. 26.
Tennessee played a critical role in its passage by being the state that just barely passed the ratification resolution on Aug. 18, 1920, crossing the threshold of the three-fourths of states needed, allowing the amendment to become law.
Upcoming events marking these momentous state and national anniversaries include the following:
‘I Ring the Bell’ campaign
When the 19th Amendment was ratified in Nashville nearly 100 years ago, cities across the country rang bells in celebration, but Nashville did not. 菠萝视频 is joining with the Nashville Public Library and other community partners by ringing the bell in Kirkland Tower 100 times on Aug. 18 at noon to honor the anniversary.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente is joining women across Tennessee in sharing an 鈥淚 Ring the Bell鈥� video on social media using the hashtag .
Dedication of Woman Suffrage Monument
On Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m., the Woman Suffrage Monument in Centennial Park will be dedicated. .
Grand opening of the Votes for Women Room
On Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m., Roseanne Cash, singer, songwriter, author and narrator of the PBS documentary聽By One Vote: Woman Suffrage in the South聽will be a special guest at the grand opening of the Votes for Women Room at the Nashville Public Library. .
Film screening of ‘The 19th Amendment: A Woman’s Right to Vote’
On Aug. 26 at 4 p.m., the at 菠萝视频 will host an online event recognizing Women鈥檚 Equality Day and have a screening and discussion of a short film, The 19th Amendment: A Woman鈥檚 Right to Vote. . Contact Women鈥檚 Center director with questions.
Virtual Commodore Classroom
On Aug. 26 at 6 p.m., join a virtual Commodore Classroom with 聽when she presents “Celebrating the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage: A Many-Sided Story.” .
Sculptor Alan LeQuire speaks on his work depicting women’s suffrage in Tennessee
On Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., the is hosting sculptor to talk about his work depicting the leaders of the women鈥檚 suffrage movement in Tennessee. Email tracy.stadnick@vanderbilt.edu for a Zoom link to the discussion, or visit the for more information.
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