100th anniversary of women's suffrage celebrated in Mystic
August 18, 2020 12:00 am
• Last Updated: August 18, 2020 10:09 pm
Cristina Negron reads Susan B. Anthony's speech "Is It a Crime to Vote?" on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Mystic — A hundred years ago Tuesday, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
It ensured that citizens of the United States would be able to vote, regardless of sex.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut held an event Tuesday evening. Festivities included speakers — with Cristina Negron reading Susan B. Anthony's speech "Is It a Crime to Vote?" — as well as hat decorating and poster making.
Sandy Geaman, center, of East Lyme and other attendees listen to a speaker Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Lucy Moore, 9, of Woodbridge attaches flowers to a hat Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Carla Dias of Lebanon finishes a sign Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Mystic. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Irene Weiss speaks Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, during a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage, in Mystic. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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