National Woman's Party Archives

Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania and Her Dedication to the National Woman’s Party in 1917

February 1, 2022December 27, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Mary Winsor (Penn.) '17 [holding Suffrage Prisoners banner]

Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania was a devoted supporter of the National Woman’s Party in 1917. She was the founder and president of the Limited Suffrage Society and was sentenced to 60 days at the Occoquan Workhouse for picketing. Learn more about her incredible dedication and legacy.

Uncovering History: A Look at the 1913 Procession from Hyattsville to DC

December 15, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back in time to the summer of 1913 with this photo from the Library of Congress. It shows a procession from Hyattsville to DC to present a petition to Congress.

The Women Picketing the White House on March 4th, 1917: Demanding Women’s Right to Vote

January 15, 2022December 13, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Picketing the White House at Wilson's second inauguration, March 4, 1917

On March 4th, 1917, the National Women’s Party picketed the East Wing of the White House to demand the right to vote. Learn more about this historic moment in women’s rights history.