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Suffrage Coalition

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Working diligently to ensure that the inspiring history of Tennessee's role in the Woman Suffrage victory is never forgotten. Anthony Amendment in 1919.

Our background:

The first public call for women to vote came in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York. Not only unable to vote, women at that time had no right to their children (husbands could give them away), married women could not own property, they had no right to their own wages, and were generally, as far as the law was concerned, invisible. After the Seneca Falls convention, decades of ceaseless effort went largely unrewarded until Congress finally passed the Susan B. Ratification by thirty-six states was required to make it law. By the summer of 1920, thirty-five states had ratified, but unexpected losses in northern states made its future uncertain. The south was said to be "solidly anti-suffrage." In August of 1920 in a tumultuous special session of the legislature, Tennessee took up the question. Tempers flared and pressure from outsiders was almost unbearable. But in the end a twenty-four year old legislator from East Tennessee, Harry Burn, surprised the world with a last minute switch of his vote from "anti" to in favor of ratification. That set off a firestorm. The deciding factor for Harry Burn was a letter from his mother, Febb Burn, who urged him to be a "good boy" and vote for suffrage. The seventy-two years of enormous sacrifices finally paid off. The stories of the special courage of southern women who labored so long in a largely hostile environment deserve to be preserved and honored.

11/03/2026

The future isn't built on the sidelines🗳️ Make your plan, grab your ID, and go make your voice heard today!

11/03/2026

OTD in 1860, Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts, was born. Since her founding of this youth development organization, Low's legacy includes a long history of local troops across the country of curious explorers, creative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and courageous problem-solvers.

Today, Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts of the USA can also be found in our Smithsonian museums, programs, and collections, including:

💚 The National Portrait Gallery USA's iconic 1887 portrait of Low, which was gifted by the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1973
💚 The Smithsonian National Postal Museum's historical U.S. postage stamps honoring Low—including the 1948 3-cent stamp that required an act of Congress to issue
💚 The National Museum of American History's collection of historic artifacts, including a 1916 handbook, 20th century sashes (featuring proficiency badges and pins), and uniforms from across a wide range of eras
💚 In 2025, through the American Women Quarters Program, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum alongside the United States Mint, released a quarter and hosted a celebration commemorating Low as a trailblazing figure in American history
💚 In summer 2026, for their triennial conference hosted in Washington, D.C., thousands of scouts visited Smithsonian museums for ongoing programming and memorable learning experiences

Explore more through our specially curated digital resources and a downloadable digital guide:

👩‍💻Digital Resources aligned to GSUSA Themes: https://s.si.edu/GirlScouts
📖 Downloadable Digital Guide: https://s.si.edu/GS-Smithsonian-Guide-26

11/03/2026

11/02/2026

Make your voice heard tomorrow! 🗳️✨ Head to the polls, cast your vote, and celebrate doing your civic duty with a sweet reward from ! Just show your "I Voted" sticker or tell them you voted at participating U.S. shops to snag a FREE Original Glazed doughnut. Limit one per guest while supplies last, no purchase necessary! 🍩🙌

10/31/2026

They spent centuries trying to silence powerful women... so suffragists took the playbook, turned up the volume, and changed history anyway. 🧹✨

10/31/2026

Every right we hold today was fought for and earned. ✨ Protect the legacy, use your voice, and make sure your rights count at the ballot box! 🗳️✊🔥

10/30/2026

Saxon takes the wheel to celebrate National Black Cat Day! 🐈‍⬛🚖

10/29/2026

Rest In Power Dolores Huerta. We will never forget all you did to fight for our labor rights.

10/29/2026

The National Women’s Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Dolores Huerta, a 1993 Inductee whose tireless advocacy transformed the fight for workers’ rights and women’s equality.

A co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Huerta organized strikes and boycotts, negotiated contracts, and fought for fair wages and safer working conditions for farmworkers. She understood the power of people coming together and helped generations recognize their own ability to create change.

Her leadership opened doors for women in the labor movement and inspired countless others to speak up for their communities.

We honor her extraordinary life and celebrate a legacy of courage, leadership, and collective action that will continue to inspire generations.

Address

P. O. Box 14322
Knoxville, TN
37914

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://suffragecoalition.org/

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