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Women's Suffrage Museum Events & Cultural Center

Mission statement for Suffrage Coalition Inc.’s Project: Women’s Suffrage Museum – Events & Culture Center - Locate and preserve the epic history of the movement that brought democracy to the other half of our citizens. Use accurate, immersive storytelling to inspire future generations to value their rights and faithfully perform their duties as citizens.

Helen Keller (1880-1968) AL

Helen Keller
  • Both deaf and blind, she was a prominent suffragist, socialist, and activist who fiercely advocated for women’s right to vote.
  • Argued that “the inferiority of woman is man-made” and as an early supporter of the suffrage movement, argued that industrial and political needs required women’s suffrage.
  • Participated in marches, such as the 1913 Washington, D.C. parade.
  • Wrote and spoke on the need for women to have a voice in shaping society, arguing for a “human world” without the oppression of women.
  • Was a vocal proponent of women’s suffrage, birth control, and the labor movement.

Quotes:

“Men are never so absurd as when they urge the inferiority of women.”

 

“Today, with the power of the vote, men shape civil and legal affairs of the state and administer laws they make, while women – one half of the people – are not represented, and have no voice in the appointment of those who shall rule over them.”

 

“We shall beg no more.”

 

“We believe that it takes both men and women to run the world and to run it right.”

 

“Men are never so absorbed as when they urge the inferiorly of women.”