National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting
2025-07-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting celebrates Susan B. Anthony’s commitment to civic engagement and voting rights. The Monroe County Board of Elections will demo the new voting machines and will partner with the Anthony Museum for a voter registration pop-up. The Anthony Museum will also display a specially curated selection of quilt squares from its 2020 Quilt Project, which was a collaborative public art project to honor women’s history and celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Over 325 quilt squares were submitted by people from people all over the United States and Canada. Each block represents a theme significant to the artist, with a focus on the people, places, and events related to the woman’s suffrage movement or the unfinished business of securing equal rights for all. We hope to see you there!

"Canals, Conventions, and Change- Women’s Rights and the Erie Canal"
2025-09-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Corn Hill Navigation: Riverie, Rochester, NY
The Anthony Museum is pleased to be participating in Corn Hill Navigation’s Unlocking the Past Speaker Series on Riverie: Navigating the Erie Canal during the first 200 years. This series takes an in-depth dive into the values, customs, ideas, and creativity that were sparked by the opening of the Erie Canal and the impact this waterway had on the individual and on the collective society of upstate NY and beyond. We will have educational presentations along with hands on art cruises to create a better understanding of what canallers did during long days traveling along the canal.
Allison Hinman, Chief Operating Officer at the Anthony Museum, will present: “Canals, Conventions, and Change- Women’s Rights and the Erie Canal.” This presentation will explore Susan B. Anthony’s experiences as she and other reformers advocated for woman’s rights and abolition in canal towns and cities across New York State.
To register, visit https://cornhillnav.org/riverie/speaker-series/

Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Walking Tour
2025-09-09 08:00 - 17:00
The Anthony Museum is now offering walking tours of the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood District. The tours highlight the unique architectural features of its many 19th Century homes as well as information about the homes’ historical occupants, many of whom were Susan B. Anthony’s neighbors!
Register for select September and October dates on our website.

Dr. Gerald Gamm, “Voting Rights, Racism, and the Invention of Modern Senate Leadership”
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us as Gerald Gamm, PhD, Professor of Political Science and History, Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science, and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Rochester presents “Voting Rights, Racism, and the Invention of Modern Senate Leadership.”
This event is available in-person and as a virtual lecture, which will be recorded.
Tickets available here.
Prepare for the talk with a copy of Gamm’s new book, Steering the Senate: The Emergence of Party Organization and Leadership, 1789–2024.

"It’s in the Water-Women’s Rights and the Erie Canal"--a collaboration with Corn Hill Navigation
2025-09-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Corn Hill Navigation: Sam Patch
The Anthony Museum is pleased to be participating in Corn Hill Navigation’s Unlocking the Past Speaker Series on Sam Patch: Navigating the Erie Canal during the first 200 years.
This series takes an in-depth dive into the values, customs, ideas, and creativity that were sparked by the opening of the Erie Canal and the impact this waterway had on the individual and on the collective society of upstate NY and beyond. We will have educational presentations along with hands on art cruises to create a better understanding of what travelers did during long days flowting along the canal.
Join Deborah L. Hughes, President & CEO of the Anthony Museum, for “It’s in the Water-Women’s Rights and the Erie Canal.”
About the presentation:
The western NY canals run right through the 19th Century, merging and connecting a unique flow of religious fervor, free thought, and social reform. The waterways carried and connected the people and their ideas, and spurred the momentum for abolition, women’s rights, religious ideas, and social change. Join us as we explore this theme and some of the remarkable characters.
To register, visit: Sam Patch Speaker Series | Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation

Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Walking Tour
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Susan B. Anthony House, 17 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States

“This Great Cause of Woman”: Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage”
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
On Saturday, October 4 at 1 pm the Anthony Museum is hosting a hybrid event as a part of #DouglassWeek. “This Great Cause of Woman”: Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage,” is presented by Niamh McDade Clay. To register for the program click the LINK.
Admission:
In-Person $15
Virtual $15
In-Person Student $8
Virtual Student $8
Museum Members (In-person/Virtual) Complimentary Admission
About the presentation:
Frederick Douglass’s legacy as an abolitionist is well known, but his work as a suffragist is often overlooked. Join us as we explore his role in the fight for women’s voting rights and his complex relationships with some of the movement’s most prominent figures. This presentation will cover his involvement in the Seneca Falls Convention, his work with Susan B. Anthony and Ida B. Wells and the rifts and reconciliations that defined his lifelong commitment to equality. We’ll delve into the strategic disagreements, personal bonds and enduring legacies of these remarkable partnerships that helped shape the suffrage movement.
About #DouglassWeek:
#DouglassWeek is a collaborative event series celebrating the work and life of Frederick Douglass in different countries around the world. The week is organized by The Globe Lane Initiative in partnership with a wide network of Douglass scholars, historians and researchers, along with artists, musicians, poets, community groups and activists from around the world. Participants respond to the story of Douglass and other changemakers through historical, creative, academic, cultural and other lenses to describe the influence of history on contemporary topics and conversations and create memorable and thought-provoking events and activities. The week includes performances, creative installations and critical discussions addressing the history and impact of Douglass in each location.

Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Walking Tour
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Susan B. Anthony House, 17 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
The Anthony Museum is offering walking tours of the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood District. The tours highlight the unique architectural features of its many 19th Century homes as well as information about the homes’ historical occupants, many of whom were Susan B. Anthony’s neighbors!
Register for select September and October dates on our website.

Serenity Sutherland, "Visualizing the History of Women's Scientific Networks"
2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us on Wednesday, October 8 at 1 p.m. when Dr. Serenity Sutherland, Associate Professor of communication studies at SUNY Oswego, will give a talk entitled “Visualizing the History of Women’s Scientific Networks.”
The talk will be presented in-person and is available virtually.
Register here.

Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Walking Tour
2025-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States

“Racism and Anti-Racism: Some Lessons from Susan B.”
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us for our Guest Lecture in November 2025, as Deborah L. Hughes, President & CEO, National Susan B. Anthony Museum, & House explores “Racism and Anti-Racism: Some Lessons from Susan B.” Attend in person, or virtually. For reservations and more information about this presentation and our Guest Lecture series, visit Guest Lecture Series

"The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of World War II Resistance Hero Rose Valland"
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
On December 10, our Guest Lecturer will join us on zoom to present, “The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of World War II Resistance Hero Rose Valland”
Join other guests in person in the Anthony Museum Carriage House, or choose the virtual option. For more information and to make a reservation, visit our Guest Lecture page.

The Rising Generation: Gradual Abolition, Black Legal Culture, and the Making of National Freedom
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us for a presentation by Sarah L.H. Gronningsater, author of The Rising Generation: Gradual Abolition, Black Legal Culture, and the Making of National Freedom. To register, visit our Guest lecture Series page.

2026 Susan B Anthony Birthday Celebration
2026-02-11 17:00 - 20:30 | Joseph A Floreano Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main Street,Rochester, NY, 123 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY, United States
We are planning another exciting Susan B Anthony Birthday Celebration!
Save the date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Watch for more details as the date approaches!

Ellen Carol DuBois
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion and book signing with historian Ellen Carol DuBois celebrating her latest book, a comprehensive, definitive biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life.
Reserve your tickets for in-person or virtual attendance here.

Julie Aronson, PhD, Curator of American Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings at the Cincinnati Art Museum
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
We welcome Julie Aronson, PhD, Curator of American Paintings, Sculpture, and Drawings at the Cincinnati Art Museum, to be our featured guest lecturer in March. Dr. Aronson will be presenting via zoom from Chicago. We were introduced to Dr. Aronson when the Anthony Museum acquired a sculpture by noted artist Bessie Potter. Dr. Aronson is the author of Bessie Potter Vonoh: Sculptor of Women, Ohio University Press.

Wreath Hanging Ceremony
2026-03-13 11:00 - 11:15
Wreath Hanging Ceremony
Each year on March 13, the Anthony Museum hangs a ceremonial wreath on the door of 17 Madison Street, Susan B. Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home, to commemorate the date of her death. Join us as we honor the memory of the Great Reformer with comments from President & CEO, Allison Hinman. We will gather together in front of 17 Madison about 10 minutes before the program starts. Parking is available in our Visitor Center parking lot and on Madison Street.

“Lighting the Way: The Adventurous Career of Pioneering Architect Anne Graham Rockfellow”
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Brandt is a project architect at Bero Architecture. He serves as the chair of the Town of Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission; is a Trustee and member of several committees of The Landmark Society of Western New York; and is a member of the Young Urban Preservationists.
To register to attend in person or virtually, or to learn more about this year’s series, visit our Guest Lecture Series page.

Crafting Through History: Crochet
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Together with SewGreen, we’re very excited to announce our new event series Crafting Through History, pairing fiber arts instruction with discussions of history!For our inaugural event, we will be practicing and talking crochet. Gathering in the Carriage House behind the Anthony Museum Visitor Center, participants will learn about the history of crochet and women’s rights movements and then spend time knitting together. Light refreshments, yarn, and crochet hooks will be provided.
REGISTER HERE
Crafting Through History
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Carriage House
Craft: Crochet (beginner to intermediate, all ages welcome)
Cost: $30 per person

“Kate Gleason, Rochester’s Renaissance Woman”
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
On May 13, Kenneth Frederick, PhD, returns to the podium to share another fascinating program about another one of Rochester’s influential women. To register to attend in person or virtually, or to learn more about this lecture and others, visit our Guest Lecture Series page.

History Spotlight: Susan B. Anthony House Tour & Genesee River Guide
2026-06-06 09:30 - 12:00 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Stop 1: Rochester By Water, Riverie Tour Boat280 Exchange Blvd Rochester, NY 14608
Start your day on Riverie, Rochester’s downtown tour boat, savoring the lush landscapes of the Genesee River as you cruise south past the University of Rochester, through Genesee Valley Park, and into the intersection of the Erie Canal. As you relax on the water, live narration will reveal the stories of how these historic waterways shaped our community. Your cruise ends with a spectacular view of Rochester’s skyline as you’ve never seen it before.

Stop 2: National Susan B Anthony Museum & House17 Madison Street Rochester, NY 14608
Once your cruise has ended, you will take your own transportation less than 1.5 miles from the Riverie dock over to the National Susan B Anthony Museum & House, exploring all three floors of Susan B Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home while learning her incredible story from one of our knowledgeable and passionate docents. Your guided experience will include walking outside and navigating two staircases. One of the many highlights of your tour will be to visit the front parlor, the room where Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting in the 1872 presidential election.

June 6, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$60

REGISTER TODAY

Fighting for Equality: World War I and American Women’s Struggle for Suffrage
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
To register to attend in person or virtually, visit our Guest Lecture Series page.

Early Voting, June 13-21
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-21 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House is once again a Monroe County Early Voting location!
Primary Election 2026 In Person Early Voting
JUNE 13 – 21, 2026
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 12 pm – 8 pm
For more information about Early Voting in Monroe County click here.

Neighborhood Walking Tour
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Susan B. Anthony House, 17 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Learn about some of the other folks who shared this lively neighborhood with Susan B. Anthony! One of our knowledgeable docents will guide visitors through the streets of the Susan B. Anthony Preservation District and, over the course of an hour, will share many fascinating stories about past residents.
This tour will not always be on paved paths. Historic sidewalks can be uneven. We recommend closed-toe walking shoes. The tour will be entirely on foot and will not pass by many benches. This tour will happen rain or shine, so please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if needed!
REGISTER HERE

"America 250: A Commemoration with Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass"
2026-07-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Susan B. Anthony Square Park, Rochester, NY
To commemorate America’s 250th, the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House will host a free community event in Susan B. Anthony Square Park. Join us to hear historic speeches by Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass that will help us all better understand the significance of this national milestone.
Admission will be free.

An Evening with Susan
2026-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
You are invited to spend an evening with Susan B. Anthony as we explore her historic home and life’s work from her own unique perspective. Get to know Susan as an everyday citizen: her favorite things, her family, her friendships, her frustrations, and her sense of humor — all in her own words. After the tour, join us in the Carriage House for light refreshments and casual discussion. Capacity is limited.
Registration is now open!

Crafting Through History: Cross Stitch
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Anthony Museum Carriage House, 19 Madison St, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm for our Crafting Through History: Cross Stitch program in partnership with SewGreen. Open to crafters of all ages and abilities — beginners welcome! Includes a 30 minute lesson on the history of cross stitch and 1.5 hours of instruction time. All supplies will be provided for the cross stitch project.
Registration is now open!
