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Votes for Women Celebration!

Prior to the passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1920, the NC Senate debated its ratification. Senator E.F. Lovill, who built what is now Boone’s historic Lovill House Inn, was serving in the Senate at the time. In the debate, he praised the role of women during World War I and asked, “Can we say to them now that they have no right to vote?”

We are proud and honored to work with the Lovill House Inn (c. 1875) in Boone for the Democratic Women of Watauga County’s first ever “Votes for Women” party. The home, the property’s historic barn, and its beautiful grounds have all been reserved for this choice and unique event. Women and all those who support them are welcome to attend.

While the 19th Amendment’s passage marked a milestone in women’s rights, we are now challenged anew to fight for our equality and rights in an ongoing struggle for progress that requires us to show up and to keep pushing forward.

Be sure to join us for this very special occasion because: “When you lift up women, you lift up families, you lift up communities, you lift up economies – and you lift up America.” – Kamala Harris, candidate for President of the United States 2024

Date: 15 September 2024

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Lovill House Inn

Address: 404 Old Bristol Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Recommended Attire: White in honor of our suffragette ancestors and accompanying hat if you’re so inclined.

Expect: Good food, good company, a bit of history and testimonials, and drawings for choice items we believe today’s suffragettes will love!

Parking: No parking on the Lovill House grounds. Drop-offs welcome. Shuttle service provided from the Watauga County Social Services parking lot on West King Street in Boone starting at 2:30pm on Sunday the 15th. The event promptly begins at 3:00 PM.

Please buy your ticket today!