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HER VOTE. HER VOICE.

Celebration

The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation and State Historical Society took on a project to accelerate the preservation of women’s history. As we prepared for the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote, we realized how little women’s history we had preserved.

You can help with the Women’s History Initiative: Our goal is to raise $1 million. Donate now and help us commemorate the lives and legacies of South Dakota women. Click here to learn more and donate to the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation Women's History Initiative.

The success of this initiative  would not be possible without key partners.  We would like to thank First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard for their ongoing support.

 
 
 
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HER VOTE. HER VOICE.

STILL FIGHTING.

Today, more than 430,000 South Dakota women have the right to vote because of the courageous suffragists who fought for equality. For over 72 years, they picketed, protested and stood up for what they believed in, battling societal barriers, harsh South Dakota winters and everything in between to ensure women have a voice. Today, the fight isn’t finished. Celebrating the centennial was a call-to-action to the generations of today to exercise their voting rights and let their voices be heard, counted and considered.

Her Vote. Her Voice. (HVHV) will lift up those who have come before us and provide a launchpad for the next generation to continue the charge and fight on.

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“We would not have it written in the history of our state that any legislature had ever convened without our knocking at the door for suffrage.”

Alice M.A. Pickler // SD Women’s Suffragist

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Preserving Women’s History

Commissioned by Governor Kristi Noem, the HVHV Women’s Vote Centennial Delegation worked with the South Dakota State Historical Society and the Historical Society Foundation to celebrate past successes while striving toward future goals. They aimed to elevate and preserve women’s history in our state so the legacy of the fearless suffragists on the frontline of change isn’t forgotten.

History might be lost if we don’t take action. Let’s do something about it.

Get Involved

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Photo credit: South Dakota State Historical Society

Photo credit: South Dakota State Historical Society

 

Do Your Part and Donate

Do your part by donating to HVHV. Your contribution will help collect and preserve history, as well as organize programs, events and education initiatives across the state. No matter the size, each donation will honor the lives and legacies of the brave South Dakota suffragists who forged a decades-long fight for the right to vote. 

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Do Your Part and Vote

What actions will you take to shape our democracy? Find your inspiration in the women that forged a decades-long fight for the right to vote.

Help Save History

The ratification of the 19th Amendment was possible because activists of all kinds came together to work toward a common goal. Today, groups across the state are joining forces to preserve local suffrage history. Join the cause. 

South Dakota Suffrage

Women were spurring change and fighting for the right to vote even before South Dakota gained statehood. Learn about the local activists who led the charge and the journey that secured the right to vote in our state.

Shop for a Cause

From campaign buttons to graphic tees, wear the Her Vote. Her Voice. message with pride. Each piece of merch sold helps preserve South Dakota history and honor the ongoing work of women’s right to vote. Plus, it’s all really cool stuff.