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Hear My Voice

A Story of Women's Suffrage presented by Living Voices

Join Living Voices for an event that combines dynamic solo performances with archival film and sound, turning history into a moving and personal journey.

The Story

Jessie is the daughter of a political columnist from Tennessee, growing up in Washington, DC during the early 1900s with dreams of being as important to her father as her younger brother is. When her great-aunt Charlotte, a longtime
suffragist, comes to Washington, she introduces Jessie to the movement. Jessie begins to learn about the history of the women who started the movement, such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the new generation who have continued the fight, like Alice Paul and Lucy Burns--and those who oppose it, including her own parents. Despite their objections, Jessie soon becomes deeply involved in the suffrage movement, comparing their fight for democracy to the one her brother Will stands for when he goes overseas as a soldier in World War I. As tragedy strikes both at home and abroad and the battle for the vote continues to escalate, everyone in Jessie's family must face their own decisions about what they believe is right and the actions they are willing to take on this pivotal issue.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (9-12) | Teens (13-18) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

Key Center

Phone: 253-548-3309

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
Key Center Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Key Center Meeting Room
Join us for cool science and art activities for kids!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Key Center Meeting Room
Enjoy a nice cup of coffee and lively discussion! Books available for checkout at the library or on Libby!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Key Center Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.