Women's Vote Centennial hero

A Statewide Collaboration

2020 Women’s Vote Centennial Colorado

2020 Women’s Vote Centennial Colorado

The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As the first state to enact equal suffrage through popular vote—on November 7, 1893—Colorado has a lot to commemorate as we recognize the amendment's progress and rally together for greater empowerment and equality.

In anticipation of the centennial, former governor John Hickenlooper signed an executive order creating the Women’s Vote Centennial Commission. The Commission and History Colorado lead efforts, together with community partners statewide, to bridge the gap from recognizing the importance of history to understanding how it impacts the here and now.

The Women’s Vote Centennial Colorado // 2020 gives multi-generational audiences the opportunity to learn about the journey and struggle to achieve voting rights, understand the contributions of women in Colorado history, and underscore the value of each of our voices with the right to vote.

Let’s remember those who fought on our behalf, explore the stories of success and setback, and most of all, let’s continue to vote.

#HerColorado

Additional Opportunities

Center for Colorado Women's History:

Host a Votes for Women Tea to commemorate the women’s suffrage centennial at the Center for Colorado Women’s History in the historic house! Our Votes for Women Tea takes you on a guided tour of the historic home and then to the woman suffrage themed tea room to enjoy a three-course tea of fresh fruit, scones, tea sandwiches, desserts, and our Lady Evans Tea. Our tea room can host up to 24 guests and you can enjoy the full tour and tea experience for $25 per guest ($20 per History Colorado Member). To arrange your Votes for Women Tea or if you have further inquiries, e-mail HC_CoWomensHistory@state.co.us or call us at 303-620-4933.

Tours and Treks

  • Carrie Chapman Catt

    The Road to the Vote

    On November 7, 1893 Colorado women won the right to vote. The referendum vote tally was 35,798 for and 29,551 against. The road to this achievement was hilly and bumpy with lots of curves and two major detours along the way.

  • Women's History Colorado Springs

    Women’s History in Colorado Springs by Bus

    From natural wonders and works of art to college campuses and grand museums, Colorado Springs offers fascinating sights and experiences connected to women's history.

  • A collaboration led by History Colorado and the Colorado Women's Vote Centennial Commission with the generous support of: