Celebrate Women’s History Month with an intriguing look at the history of suffrage in Illinois! Register to attend Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage for Women in Illinois with presenter Jeanne Schultz Angel on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Prior to 1920, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local, state, and federal elections. Despite what people today believe to be a straightforward goal, the path to women’s suffrage was infused with sexism and racism and triggered a fear of feminism whose roots are still seen today.
This free community program is presented by the League of Women Voters of Naperville, and co-sponsored by AAUW Naperville Area and the National Council of Jewish Women-Chicago North Shore.
About the Presenter
Jeanne Schultz Angel, Naper Settlement
Jeanne Schultz Angel is the Director of Learning Experiences & Historical Resources for Naper Settlement. She is a nonprofit administrator and museum professional with more than 24 years working within cultural institutions. She holds a BA in Anthropology and an MA in History from Illinois State University.