But consider who lived in this house from 1847 to 1862 - a woman by the name of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Born in 1815, this woman, like all women born in our country at the time, could not vote. Despite being the mother of seven, she decided to do something about that. She called this house "The Center of the Rebellion".
Today, too many of us ignore what our foremothers (and the men who supported their efforts) had to do to win us the right to vote.
Voting is a right, for many in our country (not just women). I ask that you consider that in November -then get out and VOTE.
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One of these days I have to go to Seneca Falls and pay my respects.
ReplyDeleteSo well said, Alana! History forgets sometimes the endless efforts and the hard work done by our forefathers (and foremothers, as you say!) who paved the way on which we walk so easily now! We must learn not to take our right to vote for granted, ever!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, YES! My right to vote is most precious to me!
ReplyDeleteI always think of the line from the song, 'Sister Suffragettes' in Mary Poppins: "Our daughters' daughters will adore us, and they'll sing in grateful chorus: Well done! Sister Suffragettes!"
Every time I go to vote, I think of our foremothers who could not. And I remind myself of that fight. (It's what gets me moving when I'd rather be lazy.)
ReplyDeletethinking of those brave women picketing in front of the White House, then being tossed in prison (Pres. Wilson), surviving and living to see their right to vote passing...grrr...thank you each an every one of you.
ReplyDeleteHere! Here! Every vote counts.
ReplyDeleteI watch Murdock Mysteries on CBC and their opening episode this season was about suffrage. And the dialog from both men and women who opposed it made me want to put my first through the TV.
ReplyDeleteI used to lecture to Cub Scouts about their rights and responsibilities as citizens and first and foremost was the right and responsibility to vote.
Deep, insightful sharing, Alana.
ReplyDeleteWe so often forget the struggles of our forefathers/mothers. It is their efforts that shaped our future.
Thank you for sharing such a poignant piece of history.
Lovely to have you join us for #WordlessWednesday
https://natashamusing.com/2019/09/a-dreamy-sunset-in-the-forest-meadows-wordlesswednesday/
I can’t find your blog about the research on the red dots painted on S.C. liquor stores. My grandfather owned that store as well as others. My dad took over the stores when he was 21. My grandfather hired the sign man but later wanted the red dots. He had red dots on our boats, our game room and many others things. The sign man was a dear friend of my grandfather. We would go with our parents to Columbia SC to Mr Sloan’s house. I was little but all the visits had to do with liquor. Not sure what went on, thank you, Kathryn Fabian Cavallone
ReplyDeleteThere are two posts - one built on the other. These are the links: the original one is https://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2015/03/liquor-measles.html
DeleteThe other was written after our visit to Columbia for the total eclipse of the sun. https://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2017/08/three-red-dots.html
Our son, who is in his late 20's, went with us to see the eclipse and he was so taken by the red dots that he actually mentioned them when we saw him last weekend. He was also so taken by Rush's fast food (in Columbia) that he still misses the sweet tea they gave him a taste of. Thank you so much for visiting my blog.