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July 6 - July 15
Extended Women’s Right to Vote. This amendment declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 2020 marked the 100th Anniversary of this amendment.
Sunday, July 7:
7:45 p.m. - Games on the Green, Sidewalk Chalk and Liberty Snacks 8:45 p.m. - Movie Starts Be inspired through a family-friendly film, and enjoy “Liberty Snacks” on us, courtesy of our local businesses and town departments. Each snack comes with a bite-sized piece of knowledge about the 19th Amendment. Come, celebrate, learn, and have fun! Presented by Explore Vienna, Va. |
Tuesday, July 9:
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*Trip* National Museum of Women in the Arts Enjoy a private group tour of the museum’s exhibition “Remix: the Collection” showcasing familiar collection favorites as well as never-before-exhibited recent acquisitions. Artworks are grouped around themes, in some cases anchored by a medium and in others by an idea, that resonate among global artists across time, including photography, fiber works, the colors red and purple, nature, domesticity, and more. Lunch will be on your own at the Mezzanine Café in the museum. Fee: $66 residents/$82.50 non-residents |
Wednesday, July 10:
Empowering Women, Celebrating the 19th Amendment 5:45-6:30 p.m. – Vienna Business Association Mixer- – Celebrate the remarkable women and men in the Vienna community with food, drink, and conversation. Participate in our icebreaker for a chance to win prizes. A drawing will be held at the end of the event. 6:30 p.m. – Empowering Women Panel Discussion featuring; Mayor Linda Colbert introducing Liberty Amendments Month, Holly Seibold, Virginia State Delegate 12th District as moderator, Leigh Kitcher producer of the Exhibit “Getting the Vote: The Women’s Rights Movement”, Heather Buescher Aeronautical Engineer with Northrop Grumman's Launch Vehicles Division, Dr. Jessica Henderson Boyd, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Health Care, and Lydia Russo, founder of One Neighborhood Foundation. Each speaker will reflect on how their work impacts and empowers women. The discussion will close with a question-and-answer session. Registration encouraged, but not required for this event. Register here. |
19th Amendment Ongoing Events:
Enjoy these virtual and in-person events celebrating the 19th Amendment:
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19th Amendment Flash Card Quiz Available outside the Freeman Store and Museum and the Vienna Community Center. Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc. |
Liberty Amendments Learning Tour Weekly displays outside the Vienna Community Center and the Freeman Store and Museum. Learn about those who had an impact on creating the amendments or who were impacted by the amendments. Share your photos on social using #LibertyAmendments and tagging @TownofViennaVA. Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc. |
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