Suffrage Resources

In 2020, the National Park Service recognized the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Massachusetts and the 19th Amendment

Massachusetts ratified the 19th Amendment on June 25, 1919. Read about the state's path to ratification.
Woman Suffrage in New England

Learn about the history of woman suffrage in New England.
The 19th Amendment: A Crash Course

Take a "crash course" on the 19th Amendment.
Did you Know? Suffragist vs. Suffragette

Understand the difference between "suffragist" and "suffragette."
20 Suffragists to Know for 2020

Delve into the lives of 20 suffragists integral to the U.S. women's suffrage movement.
On Their Shoulders

A collection of essays organized by the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission about women's fight for the vote.
Symbols of the Women's Suffrage Movement

Discover some of the meanings and uses behind colors, animals, flowers, and other symbols of the suffrage movement.
The 15th and 19th Amendments

Discover the connections between the 15th and 19th Amendments.
Struggle for Suffrage

Explore the stories associated with the struggle for suffrage rights.
Essays: Women's Access to the Vote

Read scholarly articles on the history of women's access to the vote across the United States.
U.S. Women's Suffrage Timeline 1648-2016

Trace the long and continuing struggle for women's rights in the United States.
Teaching the 19th Amendment

Explore educational resources associated with the 19th Amendment and women's suffrage.