*Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776 – 1807 [August 22, 2020 – March 28, 2021]

When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776 – 1807

August 22, 2020 – March 28, 2021

Included with regular Museum admission

Millions of American women were granted the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which marks its centennial in 2020. But more than a century earlier, women legally voted in New Jersey from 1776 – 1807. In a groundbreaking new exhibition, the Museum of the American Revolution will explore the little-known history of the nation’s first women voters—and examine how and why this right was ripped away in 1807. Featuring original objects including textiles, manuscripts, furniture, and art, as well as interactive elements and scenic environments, the exhibition will bring to life the forgotten stories of the women who first pioneered the vote.  When Women Lost the Vote is an inspiring story that will encourage visitors to reconsider their understanding of the timeline of women’s history in America, but it is also a cautionary tale about one of America’s first voting rights crises.

Bank of America and Comcast NBCUniversal are Co-presenting sponsors of the exhibition.

Hours

The Museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, except for major holidays. Please note that the last timed ticket is sold one hour before closing. 

During the summer months, the Museum operates on extended hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 

The Museum is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

ADMISSION

Adults                                 $21

Youth (6-17)                         $13

Children (5 and under) Free

Members                         Free

Seniors (65 and up)         $18

Students                         $18

Military                                 $18


Teachers                         $18
Location: 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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