Women’s Suffrage Series Highlights Liberty, Legacy, and Voting Rights in Savannah

by Shakuria Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Long before women secured the right to vote, progress depended on relationships, persistence, and collective action.

That history is at the center of a new two-part Women’s Suffrage Series hosted by the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum. The series highlights the women who helped shape the suffrage movement, including early Girl Scout leaders whose advocacy extended beyond youth development and into the fight for voting rights.

The events aim to connect national suffrage history with Savannah’s local legacy, while also encouraging reflection on the continued importance of civic participation today.

Lecture: Monumental Friendships: The Persistence of Liberty

The first event in the series examines how personal and professional relationships strengthened the women’s suffrage movement. The lecture focuses on Juliette Gordon Low’s connections within the suffrage community and the broader network of women who worked to secure voting rights.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
Speaker: Kimberly Wallner, Executive Vice President, Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation
Cost: $10, Free for Circle of Friends members

A post-lecture question-and-answer session will follow. Circle of Friends members will also receive exclusive access to recorded lectures and discounted membership opportunities.

Community Event: A Celebration of Voting Rights

The series continues on President’s Day with a public celebration recognizing the expansion of voting rights and the work that remains.

Hosted in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia, the event will include remarks from organizational leaders, activities, and refreshments in the Birthplace Museum’s courtyard.

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