Events

Each year, the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House commemorates the date of Anthony’s death by hanging a wreath on the door of her long-time residence at 17 Madison Ave. The wreath hanging is followed by a brief, public address by a member of the Museum’s staff. Susan B. Anthony dedicated her life to...Continue reading 2025 Wreath Hanging →

The suffrage movement was a masterclass in strategic communication, demonstrating how powerful storytelling and visual messaging could transform public opinion and drive social change. Activists skillfully crafted narratives that humanized their struggle, using innovative communication techniques to challenge deeply entrenched societal beliefs about women's rights and political participation. This panel will examine the use of...Continue reading Crafting the Narrative: Media in the Suffrage Movement →

Blanche Stuart Scott was a Rochester, NY, native who made local and national history in the air and on the ground. Kenneth Frederick, PhD, returns as our guest lecturer for this presentation in April. Ken has a personal and special interest in Blanche Stuart Scott which will make an engaging presentation about this remarkable woman...Continue reading Blanche Stuart Scott: America’s First Woman Pilot →

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...Continue reading Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting →

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...Continue reading “Canals, Conventions, and Change- Women’s Rights and the Erie Canal” →

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.