The week is the last chance to see the Museum of the San Ramon Valley's exhibit: Remember the Ladies, Celebrating the Centennial of California Women Suffrage, 1911-2011. It ends Saturday, July 16, 2011.
This exhibit tells about the hard-fought campaign to win women the vote in California. California was the sixth, and largest, Western state to approve woman suffrage on October 10, 1911. The Susan B. Anthony amendment to the U. S. Constitution, which approved the franchise for women nation-wide, won final approval in 1920.
It also includes stories about the women of the San Ramon Valley who were rancher’s wives, mothers, merchants, post mistresses, farmers, telephone operators and teachers. Vintage clothing from the Museum’s extensive collections is on display. There is information, cartoons and posters on the Woman Suffrage campaign of 1911. Corsets and undergarments of the time will be displayed, with information about ways suffragettes supported less restricted clothing for women.
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley (in the Danville Train Depot) is located at 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 1-4. Saturdays the Museum is open 10-1. During this exhibit it will also be open on Sundays from noon-3 pm. Admission is only $3 for guests, free for Museum members. Please call 925-837-3750 or go to www.museumsrv.org for additional information.
