Due to inclement weather, the National Susan B Anthony Museum & House will be closed on Tuesday, February 16.
Author: DHughes
Susan B. responds to TR
Most of us know Susan B. Anthony’s famous “Failure is Impossible” speech, delivered at her last public appearance on the occasion of her 8
6th birthday in February 1906.
What you may not know is that then-President Theodore Roosevelt sent his own birthday greetings to the Great Reformer via telegram:
“Pray let me join with you in congratulating Miss Anthony upon her eighty-sixth birthday and in extending to her the most hearty good wishes for the continuation of her useful and honorable life. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt”
Her response?
“I wish the men would do something besides extend congratulations. I have asked President Roosevelt to push the matter of a constitutional amendment allowing suffrage to women by a recommendation of Congress. I would rather have him say a word to Congress for the cause than to praise me endlessly.”
Today marks the 196th birthday of Susan B. Anthony. Happy birthday, Susan B!
Adapted from a submission by Mary Ellen Sweeney
Enjoy a night of theatre and give back to the Anthony Museum!
Our friends at the Downstairs Cabaret have an exciting offer for supporters of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House!
In the vein of “Be an Influencer” that Billy Jean King spoke of at the Susan B Anthony Birthday Luncheon yesterday, we hope you will attend a new show at the Downstairs Cabaret. ONE CHILD BORN: THE MUSIC OF LAURA NYRO will be at 20 Windsor Street (across from Eastman Theatre) this weekend only.
Besides being a ground-breaking singer-songwriter of the 1960s and ’70s, Laura Nyro had a major influence on many other musicians and those who loved her music. If you mention “Susan B. Anthony House” when you make required advance reservations (325-4370), $5 of your ticket will be donated to the Susan B. Anthony House!
It’s a great way to support two of Rochester’s non-profit cultural organizations while having a wonderful time. Thank you, and hope to see you at the show!
To see a preview of this show, please visit: http://ow.ly/YdVvX
2016 Susan B Anthony Birthday Luncheon Media Round-Up
A very warm THANK YOU to all who attended yesterday’s Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon, in person and in spirit! Equal rights champion and sports icon, Billie Jean King, spoke to a sold out crowd of more than 1250 people!
Happy birthday, Susan B!
Our returning emcee for this year’s event, Janet Lomax, of News10 NBC, sat down with Billie Jean King after the event: http://ow.ly/Ydgze
Jeff DiVeronica, of the Democrat & Chronicle, on King’s passionate work for equality: http://ow.ly/YdgRY
Additional media coverage provided by
WROC/RochesterFirst.com: http://ow.ly/YdiLE
13WHAM: http://ow.ly/YdiQB
Oneida Daily Dispatch/Associated Press: http://ow.ly/Ydj4V
Connections with Evan Dawson (WXXI): http://ow.ly/YdrjX
Sold Out Crowd for 2016 Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon
Rochester, NY – Billie Jean King and Susan B. Anthony have proved a winning combination! Thanks to an overwhelming and enthusiastic response, the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House is pleased to announce that the 2016 Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon is officially sold out. This milestone, ten days before the event, is the earliest ever for this annual luncheon.
The Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon is held each year in mid-February to celebrate Susan B. Anthony’s February 15th birthday, to honor contemporary women who continue her legacy, and to raise awareness of the educational and inspirational programs offered by the Museum.
This year’s event will be held on February 10th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center at noon.
Questions related to this event may be directed to luncheon@susanbanthonyhouse.org.
Media inquiries may be directed to Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, Director of Communications, at 585/279-7490 x 15 or sarah.abbamonte@susanbanthonyhouse.org.
From our president & CEO…
This past year has been one of triumph and challenge. In so many ways, Susan B. Anthony’s life and work seem more relevant than ever as we head into 2016.
The Anthony Museum began 2015 with an exciting Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon focused on the accomplishments of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Lynn Sherr addressed a sold out crowd of more than 1,000 guests who were moved and inspired by the life story of Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space. Our theme, “Thanks to Susan B., We Can Reach For the Stars”, inspired many to contribute their own video messages of thanks.
In March, the United States commemorated the March on Selma fifty years earlier, but as the year unfolded, we were confronted with many ways in which racism is a part of our present world, not just a subject to be learned from our history books.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 also celebrated its 50th anniversary this summer. Susan B. Anthony envisioned a day when no one would face the barriers or injustice of prejudice; however, recent court challenges and new legislation in some states continue to demonstrate what she knew to be true: the vote is so powerful that there are those who will contrive to control it for their own ends.
Thanks to the release of the feature film, Suffragette, this fall, we experienced a surge of international interest in women’s history. The Friends of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House hosted a sold-out screening of the film, which was followed by a panel discussion of the history behind its powerful story.
Just this past month, we celebrated the empowerment of women in Saudi Arabia as they cast their ballots and ran for local office for the first time. This despite the fact that Saudi Arabia is still an absolute monarchy that limits many basic rights and freedoms for both men and women. We are reminded of those women in the United States who were enfranchised at the local or state level, but waited another three decades or more before they would have a vote in their national government.
A reporter once asked Susan B. Anthony how she endured the decades of work for woman suffrage with mostly losses to show for her efforts. She responded, “Defeats? There have been none. We are always progressing.”
In that spirit, THANK YOU for helping us keep Susan B. Anthony’s vision alive. The world still needs her message of equality, freedom, and justice for all.
~Deborah L. Hughes, president & CEO
Anthony Museum announces holiday closings
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House will be closed on the following days:
- Thursday, December 24
- Friday, December 25
- Friday, January 1
Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us on Madison Street!
Billie Jean King to deliver keynote address
Rochester, NY – The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House is proud to announce that the keynote speaker for the 2016 Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon is Billie Jean King, sports icon, humanitarian, and champion of equal rights.
The annual luncheon will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
A native of Southern California, Billie Jean King has won thirty-nine Grand Slam singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles during her tennis career. She famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match. King is the founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, which seeks to address inclusion and diversity issues in the workplace, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. In 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, and, in 2010, was appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.
King’s accomplishments, both on and off the court, make her the perfect candidate to speak on the 2016 luncheon theme, Making History, a celebration of the many ways in which women leave their mark and inspire today’s women.
“When Billie Jean King entered the national tennis scene, it was commonly believed that women were inferior as athletes and competitors,” noted Anthony Museum president & CEO, Deborah L. Hughes. “She has been making history and fighting for equal rights for half a century. We are thrilled to bring her to Rochester, to honor her, and to challenge and inspire our audience.”
The Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon is held each year in mid-February to celebrate Susan B. Anthony’s February 15th birthday, to honor contemporary women who continue her legacy, and to raise awareness of the educational and inspirational programs offered by the Museum.
Questions related to this event may be directed to luncheon@susanbanthonyhouse.org.
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UPDATE 2/1/16: Tickets for this event have SOLD OUT! Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Suffragists for Suffragette
Join the Friends of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House for a very special screening of the new film,
Suffragette
Sunday, November 22, 2015 ~ 3:30 pm – 6:15 pm
The Little Theatre #1 ~ 240 East Avenue
The film, starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Meryl Streep (as Emmeline Pankhurst), follows the early 20th century British suffrage movement.
Our screening will be followed by a talk back panel discussion featuring Jack Garner, film critic, Dr. Jennifer Lloyd, associate professor emerita at the College at Brockport, and Deborah L. Hughes, Anthony Museum president & CEO.
View the film trailer HERE.
Update, 11/20/15: This event is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone for your enthusiastic response!
Vision: The Friends of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, as a vital part of the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, will, through fundraising events, build a greater presence and awareness of the life, work, and goals of Susan B. Anthony.
For more information, please contact Kay Joslyn, chair.
Votes for All! A National Voter Registration Day Event
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House and the Rochester chapter of the League of Women Voters are partnering on Votes for All! – a one-day voter registration drive – on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, from 12pm – 4pm.
This event, in collaboration with National Voter Registration Day, seeks to register voters who have recently turned 18 or have recently moved, with a specific concentration on the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood.
Volunteers from the League of Women Voters will be available from 12pm – 4pm at the Anthony Museum for any and all who wish to register, update their current registration, or receive further information on voting. In addition, volunteers will be reaching out to local residents in the area through a door-to-door canvass.
The Anthony Museum will be open to visitors from 11am – 5pm for docent-led tours and special activities. A 20-minute presentation on the history and importance of voting will be presented at 1:30pm and 3pm in the Carriage House behind the museum’s Visitor Center.
National Voter Registration Day is a national effort to get as many people to register to vote as possible. The goal is not to advocate on behalf of a candidate or party, but to make sure that people have access to voting.