The Denver Post

Celebrate 100 years of suffrage at Molly Brown House Museum

- By Danielle Dascalos YourHub Contributo­r Danielle Dascalos is a local public relations profession­al.

Margaret “Molly” Brown was a staunch supporter of women’s rights, and an active member of the National American Women’s Suffrage Associatio­n. For Brown, taking tea was a way to raise charitable funds, launch political campaigns, and support the women’s suffrage movement.

Gather at the Molly Brown House Museum for tea time, treats and inspiring conversati­on to learn more about these passionate women at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. March 8. “Margaret and Alva: Great Women Tea” re-enacts the famed Marble House Tea as part of the Conference of Great Women of 1914 attended by Margaret Brown and Alva Belmont, who worked side by side in the fight for women’s suffrage. Tickets cost $32 and include a tour of the museum; historicde­nver.org/event/tea-timeat-the-museum/2020-02-22/

Historic Denver is mounting an exhibit along with a variety of companion events this year to recognize the 100th anniversar­y of women’s suffrage and women’s voting rights. Learn more about Brown’s involvemen­t on the national stage at the museum’s summer exhibit, “Fierce Foremother­s, Steadfast Suffragist­s,” which opens May 7.

See a full list of events and register at historicde­nver.org.

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