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On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first in the nation to guarantee women unconditional suffrage including the right to vote, hold public office and serve on a jury — 50 years …
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On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first in the nation to guarantee women unconditional suffrage including the right to vote, hold public office and serve on a jury — 50 years before the 19th Amendment allowed the same rights throughout the U.S.
To honor the trailblazing women throughout Wyoming’s history, today (Tuesday) has been declared by Gov. Mark Gordon as “Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day.” Communities across Wyoming are hosting celebrations, including a women’s suffrage anniversary march in Cheyenne. A full list of activities can be found at www.travelwyoming.com/suffrage-events.
Northwest College will host a celebration tonight beginning at 7 p.m. in the Yellowstone Building.
“We are proud to be home to milestone firsts for women 150 years ago and strong women of today,” said Diane Shober, executive director of Wyoming Office of Tourism. “As the rest of the country prepares to celebrate women’s suffrage, in Wyoming we are continuing to mark our legacy and welcome guests to experience the pioneer spirit of the West.”
The anniversary is the culmination of the “Year of Wyoming Women,” which communities have honored around the state. Wyoming will continue to celebrate women’s suffrage anniversaries in 2020.
“As we approach the 150th anniversary of the first vote cast by a woman under full civic equality to men in the world, Louisa Swain, I invite you to explore Wyoming’s history and heritage, and to discover why women have been so important to our state,” Gov. Gordon said.
