Walking the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. today, you will encounter war memorials and monuments honoring civil rights heroes and past presidents. You will stand in awe of the giants who have earned their place in our national story.
But you won't see the great and diverse women of American history whose bravery shaped our democracy. Of the 40 monuments, memorials, and statues on the National Mall - the most visited National Park in the United States with 36 million annual visitors - none are dedicated to American women’s history. Amongst our most iconic monuments and memorials, American women’s stories have been erased.
We're here to change that.
This is the *first-ever opportunity in our Nation's history* to build a permanent and history-defining national monument to American women in the beating heart of our Nation's Capital.
But we can't do it alone.
The Women's Suffrage National Monument will be funded in its entirety through private donations, and with the generous financial support of donors like you, every girl who visits our National Mall will finally see herself standing amongst the greatest heroes of American history.
Don't wait. We need YOUR help TODAY to build a more equal tomorrow. Will you join us?
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Doreen
Jill Zahniser
Alice Paul reinvigorated the national campaign to win American woman the vote. She worked tirelessly until the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920 and later authored and worked to pass the ERA.
Betty Folliard | $20
Corinne Cooper
GayLynn Neal
Sarah | $156.34
My great grandmother was born in 1888 in the Arizona Territory. She was one of the strongest most resilient and a loving person. She suffered the loss of 3 children the last was a fallen WWII hero. When she received his Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross, she spoke to a crowd of 5,000 people and said, "I am very proud of my son, Bernardino, and proud and grateful that one of my race could have the opportunity to die in battle in defense of the United States, the great country that I love."
Doreen Strothman
Janet Bradshaw | $1,041.44
Erma Dow Eaton, 1912-2008. Mrs. Eaton’s father died in the great flu epidemic. She had many brothers and sisters. Her mother washed other peoples closed to support them. They were not social safety nets back at that time. Nothing to help a single women or mothers. She was a wonderful loving person and teacher.
Luci Willits
Elaine Weiss | $104.39
Celebrating the birth of my first granddaughter with a contribution to build a monument to the suffragists who won the vote for her.
Ronald | $15.93
Dee was an avid supporter of issues impacting the women of our nation. She worked in Washington, D.C. and was proud of every minute.
Amy Risley
Angela Joens | $1,000
Todd Fischer | $104.42
For all the women poll workers efforts to keep our elections open and honest.
Peggy | $104.39
Amy Olson | $104.42
For your courage and inspiration.
Margaret | $104.42
Who paved the way for me and was ahead of her time.
Valerie Brader | $260.59
Barbara Adams
Ronda Bernstein | $260.59
Gwen Pier | $1,000
In honor of the women and men who worked - and continue to work - to create an equal and fair democracy for future generations.
Sharon
Dr. Marie L. Greenwood, a pioneer in integration and human rights, was the first tenured black teacher in the Denver Public Schools, where she began teaching in 1935. Marie penned her autobiography at age 100, and continued working with young children until 8 days before her passing, just days shy of her 107th birthday. Through her life journey, she overcame racial discrimination, segregation, and institutional bias. The Marie L. Greenwood Academy in Denver, Colorado is named after her.
Cecilia Colbeth | $26.48
Emilee
Rebecca Roberts | $520.87
Natalie Walsh | $104.39
Nikolaos Apostolides | $104.42
Pam | $104.42
Lisa Kuhnke | $104.42
Bridgett
In honor of my students at our all-girls high school.