Geneva, N.Y.: Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, a pop-up exhibit on the 19th Amendment produced by the National Archives, is now open at the Geneva History Museum. Rightfully Hers explores the history of the ratification of the 19th amendment on its 100th anniversary. The exhibit examines women’s voting rights before and after the amendment, and looks at the impact of the 19th amendment today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all. The challenges of its passage reverberate to the ongoing fight for gender equity today.
Rightfully Hers is organized by the National Archives and Records Administration. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the National Archives has launched a nationwide initiative and major exhibition that explores the generations-long fight for universal woman suffrage. The exhibition is presented in part by the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission and the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of Unilever, Pivotal Ventures, Carl M. Freeman Foundation in honor of Virginia Allen Freeman, AARP, and Denise Gwyn Ferguson.
Rightfully Hers will be on display at the Geneva History Museum through December 2020. For more information about visiting the exhibit, call the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151 or visit genevahistoricalsociety.com.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Geneva History Museum is currently operating at a reduced capacity. Face coverings are required for all visitors and staff. New safety measures, including social distancing and enhanced sanitizing and cleaning protocols have been implemented. For more information about visiting the museum or current safety procedures, visit genevahistoricalsociety.com or call the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151.
The Geneva History Museum is located at 543 South Main Street, Geneva, NY. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $3. Parking is available on the street or in the lot at Trinity Episcopal Church.
