Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home

Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home Welcome to the Iowa girlhood home of Carrie Chapman Catt, founder of the League of Women Voters and advocate for suffrage equality.

The home is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public from late May to early September.

On This Day in 1873 Suffragist Susan B. Anthony was tried and convicted for illegally voting in the 1872 presidential el...
06/18/2026

On This Day in 1873 Suffragist Susan B. Anthony was tried and convicted for illegally voting in the 1872 presidential election. Determined to challenge laws that denied women the right to vote, Anthony cast her ballot anyway and was fined $100 — a penalty she famously refused to pay.

Her act of civil disobedience became a powerful symbol in the fight for women's suffrage and helped inspire future generations of activists, including Iowa's own Carrie Chapman Catt.

Visit the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum to learn more about the women who worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for all Americans.

Today is the final day to place your order for the 2026 Carrie's Lane Brick Campaign!Personalized bricks line the walkwa...
06/15/2026

Today is the final day to place your order for the 2026 Carrie's Lane Brick Campaign!

Personalized bricks line the walkway connecting our Interpretive Center to the Girlhood Home of Carrie Chapman Catt and surround the historic home itself. By purchasing a brick, you can leave a lasting legacy while supporting the preservation of this historic site.

Your $50 contribution helps fund the continued upkeep, restoration, and improvement of the home and grounds. To order your brick today, call 641-228-3336 or email [email protected]. Don't miss this opportunity to be a permanent part of Carrie Chapman Catt's legacy!

On this day in 1926, Carrie Chapman Catt appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine. The feature highlighted her journey fro...
06/15/2026

On this day in 1926, Carrie Chapman Catt appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine. The feature highlighted her journey from an Iowa farmer’s daughter to a national leader of the woman suffrage movement.

It’s a story of determination, leadership, and perseverance, and one we continue to share every day at the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum.

Visit us to learn more about Carrie’s life, her impact on history, and how her Iowa roots helped shape a movement that changed the nation.

June is National Rose Month, making it the perfect time to share the story behind one of the most recognizable symbols o...
06/12/2026

June is National Rose Month, making it the perfect time to share the story behind one of the most recognizable symbols of the women's suffrage movement — the yellow rose.

In 1920, the fight for women's voting rights came down to one final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment: Tennessee. As lawmakers gathered to cast their votes, supporters and opponents of suffrage adopted roses to show where they stood. Legislators who opposed the amendment wore red roses, while those who supported women's right to vote wore yellow roses.

The yellow rose quickly became a powerful symbol of the suffrage movement, representing hope, courage, and the determination of women who fought tirelessly for equal voting rights. When Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, it secured the amendment's adoption and marked a historic victory for suffragists across the nation.

This National Rose Month, we remember the significance of the yellow rose and the generations of women, including Carrie Chapman Catt, whose leadership and perseverance helped make women's suffrage a reality.

This is your last week to order a brick for Carrie's Lane!Be part of the 2026 installation and leave a lasting tribute a...
06/09/2026

This is your last week to order a brick for Carrie's Lane!

Be part of the 2026 installation and leave a lasting tribute at the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum. Whether you choose to honor a loved one, recognize a family, celebrate an achievement, or show your support for the museum, your personalized brick will become part of Carrie's Lane for years to come.

Brick orders for the 2026 installation closes June 15th, so don't miss this opportunity to make your mark and support the preservation of Carrie's legacy.

Order your brick today by calling 641-228-3336 or emailing [email protected].

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Storytime at Carrie's today! We loved hosting the Charles City Public Library for a...
06/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Storytime at Carrie's today! We loved hosting the Charles City Public Library for a fun morning of stories, yard games and time together at the museum!

We're already looking forward to our next Storytime at Carrie's on July 13 at 11:00 a.m. We hope to see you there!

We had so much fun at last week's Charles City Party in the Park! It was wonderful to see so many people of all ages enj...
06/05/2026

We had so much fun at last week's Charles City Party in the Park! It was wonderful to see so many people of all ages enjoying time together and celebrating our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to make a bookmark, spin the wheel, learn more about Carrie Chapman Catt, or simply say hello. We enjoyed visiting with each of you!

Be sure to visit the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum this summer to learn more about the life and legacy of one of Iowa's most influential women. And don't forget to mark your calendars for the next Party in the Park on June 19!

In June 1918, a "suffrage school" was held at Penn College in Oskaloosa to educate women about the proposed federal suff...
06/04/2026

In June 1918, a "suffrage school" was held at Penn College in Oskaloosa to educate women about the proposed federal suffrage amendment and preparing them to advocate for its ratification.

Suffragists understood that winning the vote required more than passion — it required organization, education, and persistence. Participants learned not only why the amendment was important, but also how to encourage state legislators to ratify it once it was submitted to the states.

Events like this remind us that the fight for women's voting rights was built on careful planning and grassroots activism. Long before the 19th Amendment became law in 1920, Iowa women were already hard at work preparing for the next step in the movement.

On World Bicycle Day, we're sharing this clever suffrage postcard from New Zealand.More than 100 years later, it's a cre...
06/03/2026

On World Bicycle Day, we're sharing this clever suffrage postcard from New Zealand.

More than 100 years later, it's a creative reminder that equality isn't just fair — it helps move society forward.

If this postcard were created today, what modern symbol would you use to represent equality?

Please join us in welcoming our two summer interns to the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home & Museum - Kayona Flowers an...
06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming our two summer interns to the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home & Museum - Kayona Flowers and Payton Hadley!

We are excited to have them with us this summer as they help welcome visitors, assist with programs and events, and support the important work of preserving and sharing Carrie Chapman Catt's legacy.

If you stop by the museum or see them at a community event this summer, be sure to say hello! We are grateful to have them with us and can't wait for a great summer together.

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2379 Timber Avenue
Charles City, IA
50616

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