2020 AASLH Suffrage Value Statement – Call for Public Comment

The AASLH Women’s History Affinity Group is developing a 2020 Suffrage Value Statement, with best practices and principles for the upcoming Centennial Commemoration of the 19th Amendment. The group is surveying the field for comments to help develop the statement. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
1.Do you plan to provide special programming/exhibits to commemorate the 19th Amendment Centennial in 2020? If so, please indicate planned activities:
2.Have you begun preparations for this commemoration? If so, please describe the activities/planning that have occurred to date:
3.The 19th Amendment Centennial offers the opportunity to discuss the Woman’s Suffrage Movement in the context of larger American themes and movements. The following three (3) themes have been identified:

- Women in the Public Sphere (and positions of leadership)
- Citizenship
- American Society (and values)

Do you have additional themes to suggest?
4.Can you give examples of ways programming can address issues of diversity, inclusivity, and under-represented voices?
5.In your opinion, what are the challenges to interpreting Woman’s Suffrage? This can include both practical and bigger-issue challenges.
6.In your opinion, what are the opportunities the 100th Anniversary of Woman’s Suffrage presents?
7.Where do you feel you need assistance in planning for the 2020 Woman’s Suffrage Centennial?
8.Beyond Suffrage: What happens after 2020? Can the 19th Amendment Centennial offer guidance and inspiration for women’s history beyond suffrage? Please provide your comments and thoughts on how the field can leverage 2020 to move women’s history forward.
9.Please use this space to provide any additional comments, thoughts, or suggestions for the interpretation of the Woman's Suffrage Movement:
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