Pfaudler Lecture Series - The Right-to-Vote Myth
Anthony dared to vote in the 1872 election, basing her eligibility on the newly ratified 14th Amendment that granted citizenship to anyone born within our nation's borders. Her trial was national news. Was Susan B. Anthony on trial, or was it the US Constitution? How do states erect barriers between citizens and the ballot box? We'll examine the trial and what was at stake, then and now. Ms. Hughes has held her current position since 2007. During her tenure the Anthony Museum has completed a major phase of restoration to the National Historic Landmark, secured its Absolute Charter as a museum, and dramatically grown attendance while staying true to its mission and vision. Ms. Hughes has spearheaded innovative programming and events such as the award-winning VoteTilla.