Susan B. Anthony worked for many reforms, including suffrage, temperance, and abolition, but found that women were hampered by their lack of power–their lack of money. In the early nineteenth century, very few occupations were open to women. Once married, a woman could not open a bank account, Continue reading “A Purse of Her Own”
We would like to introduce you to “Ms. Anthony.” Designed by the Abigail Riggs Collection for the Susan B. Anthony House, Ms. Anthony is a numbered, limited edition purse–a contemporary version of Susan B Anthony’s trademark alligator bag. Gail Riggs, principal of the Abigail Riggs Collection, designed the purse and generously offered it to the Susan B. Anthony House to use as a fundraiser. The Abigail Riggs Collection is known for its stunning, one-of-a-kind purses and gift items and for its generous philanthropy and support of the community. The Susan B. Anthony House is deeply grateful to Gail and the Abigail Riggs Collection for this opportunity.
The Susan B. Anthony House will launch its Purse with a Purpose—”Ms. Anthony”—with a reception and preview of the bag on Monday, December 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mann’s Jewelers, 2945 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford. In addition to all revenue for the purses, a percentage of other sales in Mann’s on that evening will be donated to the Susan B. Anthony House.
Orders will be taken that evening for the handbag, or you can order now online. Continue reading “Limited edition “Ms. Anthony” Alligator Bag Available for Pre-order”
What Happens in Rochester … Changes the World
Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon Wednesday, February 16, 2011
presenting sponsor Van Bortel Ford and Van Bortel Subaru
We are taking reservations for tables of ten and individual seats to our Annual Birthday Luncheon. Tables and seats are assigned in the order that payments are received, so reserve now! Continue reading “2011 Susan B. Anthony House Birthday Luncheon”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Ellen K. Wheeler—585-279-7490 Public Relations & Communications Dir.
Election Day Special—Free Tours of the Susan B. Anthony House
Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House invites one and all to visit the National Historic Landmark at 17 Madison Street on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, for a free tour. The House is open for tours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last tour starting at 4:15 p.m.
“We encourage everyone to come to the House on Madison Street that served as the national headquarters for the campaign to win voting rights for women,” says Deborah L. Hughes, executive director of the Susan B. Anthony House. “It’s a great way to celebrate Election Day, remind ourselves of these hard-earned rights, and honor the courageous women who fought the long and difficult battle to guarantee them.”
An ardent abolitionist, labor activist, educational reformer, temperance worker, suffragist, and women’s rights campaigner, Susan B. Anthony was arrested in 1872 at this home on Madison Street for the crime of voting—it was then a crime because she was a woman. Forty-eight years later, and fourteen years after her death, the 19th Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote. It is known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment in honor of her life’s work for “The Cause.”
The Susan B. Anthony House is located at 17 Madison Street, off West Main. Admission is normally $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students; group tours and custom tours are available by appointment by calling 585-235-6124, ext. 19.
Background: The Susan B. Anthony House was Anthony’s home for the 40 most politically active period of her life and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. It has been preserved in Anthony’s memory as an historic site since 1946 and a National Historic Landmark since 1966. It is supported primarily through the contributions of its members.
Mission Statement: The Susan B. Anthony House preserves the National Historic Landmark where the great reformer lived for 40 of her most politically active years, collects and exhibits artifacts related to her life and work, and offers programs through its learning center that challenge individuals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities. For more information, visit our website at www.susanbanthonyhouse.org.
It was ninety years ago that the “Susan B. Anthony Amendment” was added to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote in this country. Join the Susan B. Anthony House, Hochstein School of Music, and the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association on Saturday, August 21, 2010 for the 19th Amendment Festival!! Festivities begin at 11 am in Susan B. Anthony Square, the park where Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass are spotted having tea!
Read Deborah L. Hughes’ essay on the 19th Amendment, published in the Democrat & Chronicle, Right to Vote Carries Weighty Legacy,
Two longstanding and most generous Anthony House donors have issued a challenge to all fans, friends, and supporters of the House to raise $25,000 by the end of this month in NEW DONATIONS and they will match it. DONATE NOW.
Thank you for your support!
Our popular Lunch & Lecture Series returns for its eighth year with a terrific line-up of speakers and topics. View the entire series of lectures this year and register for one or more of them here!
Leading off the series this year is Peter A. Wisbey, independent curator and history, who will share with us “Seward, Tubman, and Wright: The Community of Conscience in Auburn, NY” on September 27, 2010. You will love Peter’s extensive knowledge of Auburn’s people and history and his gift for bringing it all to life for his audience. Make your reservation now!
A special invitation from the Susan B. Anthony House!
Join the best team of volunteers anywhere!
Help in one or more of these ways:
* guide tours
* greet visitors
* assist in the museum shop
* facilitate inspiration programs for children, young people, Girl
Scouts, older adults, or people in transition.
Sign up now for training this fall!
Sessions to be held on October 9, 16, 23 from 9 am to 11 am in the Carriage House behind the Visitors Center at 19 Madison Street, Rochester.
Registration is required. Please call 585-235-6124, ext. 16.
Be inspired…..be inspiring…..at the Susan B. Anthony House!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Country Club of Rochester
Featuring the incomparable Rod Blumenau Jazz Trio
Registration required.
Cost is $40 per seat, $320 for table of 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 Ellen K. Wheeler, (585) 279-7490, ext. 15
Director of Development & Public Relations
Susan B. Anthony House Co-Sponsors Madrigalia Event
Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House is co-sponsoring Madrigalia’s upcoming weekend of concerts and events surrounding the world premier performance of a piece by renowned composer Libby Larsen called “Voices of Freedom, Chain of Hope.”
The piece will be performed for the first time in public Friday evening at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m., both concerts at Downtown United Presbyterian Church. Reservations are required by calling 234-4283. Tickets are complimentary.
The Susan B. Anthony House is hosting a community forum and conversation with the composer at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in its Carriage House, behind the Visitors Center at 19 Madison Street. To register for the community forum on Saturday, please call 585-279-7490, ext. 10. Reservations are required and again, tickets are complimentary.
Also on Saturday afternoon is an underground railroad walk led by Dr. David Anderson of Akwaaba. That begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel and concludes at the Hochstein School of Music on Plymouth. Transportation will be available at the conclusion of the historic walk to the Anthony House for those attending the community forum or back to the Radisson. Again tickets are complimentary but reservations are required at 234-4283.
“The Anthony House is proud to co-sponsor this important weekend of events,” explains Deborah Hughes, executive director of the Susan B. Anthony House. “Libby Larsen is an exciting composer and her piece focuses on the words of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. We’re happy to be part of it.”
Mission Statement (adopted 1/2007): The Susan B. Anthony House is a learning center through which we share and interpret Miss Anthony’s life as a champion of women’s rights, thereby inspiring and challenging individuals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.
The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members and donors. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.
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