The 19th Amendment - Women and the Right to Vote
Schedule
Sat Mar 21 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mill Hill Historic Park | Norwalk, CT
About this Event
In honor of Women's History Month, the presents an insightful lecture with historian Mark Albertson titled “The 19th Amendment - Women and the Right to Vote,” taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House, 2 East Wall St., Norwalk, CT.
Historian Mark Albertson will trace the decades-long struggle for suffrage, which culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment. His talk will cover some of the leaders in this struggle and analyze the effect of the Great War on the women's political agenda.
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)
📍 Mill Hill Historic Park – Town House, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT
🎙️ Speaker: Mark Albertson
About Mark Albertson
Mark Albertson is a historian and educator specializing in the development of American military and constitutional history. His research draws from both academic and military sources, offering an accessible yet scholarly perspective on the roots of the U.S. defense system.
He is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe, Connecticut, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. Albertson has authored several books: USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship; They’ll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet; On History: A Treatise. He is working on a two-volume effort on the history of Army Aviation, titled Sky Soldiers: The Saga of Army Aviation. He has also published articles in a variety of newspapers and magazines.
About the Norwalk Historical Society
The Norwalk Historical Society was incorporated in 1899, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Norwalk, Connecticut. Through engaging programs, exhibits, and events, the Society connects the community to its historical roots and ensures that the stories of the past continue to inspire future generations.
The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Two locations in Norwalk, CT:
- Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street
- Norwalk Historical Society Museum, 141 East Avenue.
For more information:
norwalkhistoricalsociety.org | [email protected] |203-846-0525.
Photo: Alice Paul raises a glass in front of a banner to celebrate the ratification of the 19th Amendment, August 26, 1920. National Woman's Party Collection, Library of Congress
Where is it happening?
Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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