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The bicycle craze of the 1890s provided another opportunity for women to exert independence, as well as to improve their health. For Rochesterian May Bragdon, “flying freely down a hill” on the bicycle she named Diana provided a sense of exhilaration…

This is a reproduction of an 1850s-era garment in which the bodice and skirt were simply a cut-down version of a full-length gown. Printed cotton was a fashionable choice for leisure wear, and wool trousers were practical for warmth when a lady was…

The Mother of Nations pipe.

On Election Day, 2016, thousands made a pilgrimage to grave of leading suffragist Susan B. Anthony, to celebrate the promise of a woman being elected as president of the United States for the first time in history. “Because of Women Like Her”…

Sojourner Truth, Ain't I A Woman?

Delivered May 29, 1851, Women's Rights Convention, Akron, Ohio

Sojourner Truth's speech is read by Tina Chapman:

"Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think…

Susan B. Anthony, On Women’s Right to Vote, Philadelphia, 1872

Susan B. Anthony's speech is read by Jen Sally:

"Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last…

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Temperance and Women’s Rights, Rochester, June 1853

Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech is read by Jen Sally:

"A little more than one year ago, in this same hall, we formed the first Woman's State Temperance Society. We…

“It is with diffidence that I speak…” Remarks by Rebecca M. Sandford

Excerpt from Proceedings of the Woman’s Rights Convention, Held at the Unitarian Church, Rochester, N.Y., August 2, 1848

Rebecca M. Sandford speech is read by Megan…

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, An excerpt from the Declaration of Sentiments, Woman's Rights Convention, Seneca Falls and Rochester, N.Y., July and August 1848

Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech is read by Mona Seghatoleslami:

"When, in the course of…

“The embarrassment under which we labor…”Address of Sarah C. Owen.

Excerpt from Proceedings of the Woman’s Rights Convention, Held at the Unitarian Church, Rochester, N.Y., August 2, 1848

Sarah C. Owen's speech is read by Andrea…