Forward
Into Light
On August 26, 2020, buildings and landmarks across South Dakota and the U.S. were illuminated in purple and gold for the nationwide Forward Into Light campaign. It is named in honor of the historic suffrage slogan, “Forward through the Darkness, Forward into Light.”
The White House, Niagara Falls, One World Trade Center, the Kennedy Center, and hundreds of institutions nationwide participated in this once-in-a-lifetime moment. We celebrate this milestone of American democracy in the official suffrage colors!
Brown County Courthouse
25 Market St. | Aberdeen, SD
Brookings City Hall
520 3rd St. | Brookings
1881 Courthouse Museum
411 Mt Rushmore Rd. | Custer
Heston Hall @ DSU
820 Washington Ave N | Madison
World’s Only Corn Palace
604 N Main St. | Mitchell
Sully County Courthouse
700 Ash Ave. | Onida
Rawlins Municipal Library
1000 E. Church St. | Pierre
Main Street Square
512 Main St. | Rapid City
Arc of Dreams
300 S. Phillips Ave. | Sioux Falls
Avera on Louise Health Campus
6100 S Louise Ave. | Sioux Falls
Falls Park
131 E Falls Park Dr. | Sioux Falls
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
2000 S Dakota Ave. | Sioux Falls
Woodburn Hall at BHSU
1200 University Blvd |Spearfish
Harley Davidson
Rally Point Plaza
1013 Harley Davidson Way | Sturgis
Wall Community Library
407 Main St. | Wall, SD
Other locations
Aberdeen - City Hall | 123 South Lincoln St. | Aberdeen
Aberdeen - Fire Station #1 | 121 2nd Ave SE| Aberdeen
Aberdeen - Public Safety Building | 114 2nd Ave SE | Aberdeen
Interior - Badlands National Park| Interior
Keystone - Keystone Historical Museum | 410 3rd St. | Keystone
Pierre - Cultural Heritage Center | 900 Governors Dr. | Pierre
Sioux Falls - Blend Interactive | 231 S Phillips Ave, Ste 200 | Sioux Falls
Vermillion - University of South Dakota | Vermillion
Yankton - Missouri National Recreational River Visitors Center | Yankton
Yankton - Downtown Yankton | Yankton
SNAPCHAT + FORWARD INTO LIGHT PARTNERSHIP
The Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission partnered with Snapchat to virtually commemorate the Forward Into Light campaign. Starting on August 26, Snapchatters will be able to use augmented reality lenses to apply a purple and gold gradient to their surroundings and add their photos to a digital mosaic of suffragists inspired by the WSCC’s Our Story: Portraits of Change mosaic, created by artist Helen Marshall.
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.