A memorial honoring the women who fought for their right to vote was dedicated in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Sunday. The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial aims to tell the entire seven-decade story of the suffrage movement. A major feature is a commemorative wall. “It lists the nearly 100 suffragists who were imprisoned in 1917,” said Nancy Lyons Sargeant, chair of the memorial’s association at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday
According to wtop.com, "It’s located at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton on former prison grounds where organizers said the “Night of Terror” took place more than 100 years ago. Women who were arrested outside of the White House while demanding the right to vote were met with violence at the prison. “The Greatest Story never told now will never be forgotten.” It also includes a unique feature. One of the elements is a section of the actual White House fence that became the backdrop for the protests."
As per wtop.com, "The memorial took almost 13 years to plan and complete at a cost close to $3 million. “The fight continues for the right to vote, whether it’s ballot access in all 50 states or whether it’s the fight for DC statehood in our nation’s capital,” said Debora Wake, president of the Virginia League of Women Voters. “We honor these brave women who fought for this right to vote. And they serve as an inspiration to those of us who continue this fight."
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
