Bunker Hill Monument Illumination 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

The National Parks of Boston will be illuminating the Bunker Hill Monument in suffrage purple and gold for two hours in honor of the passing of the 19th Amendment. This is part of a nationwide initiative (https://www.womensvote100.org/forwardintolight) to light up structures and social media in American communities with suffrage colors. Purple signifies unswerving steadfastness to the cause. Gold signifies “the color of light and life, is as the torch that guides our purpose, pure and unswerving.” Gold was adopted by the suffrage movement during the Kansas campaign in 1867.

August 26, 2020 will be the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment becoming law. The fight for “Votes for Women!” crossed multiple generations. Women of every class, color, and religion advocated and agitated for the right to vote. The National Parks of Boston is commemorating this milestone in our nation’s and city’s history with virtual programs, posts on social media, and articles on our web page. To learn more about local suffragists we invite you to explore our web page

https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/suffrage2020.htm

You are invited to view the illumination and we ask that if you come to the Monument grounds that you please follow social distancing protocols advised by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/news/safer-at-home-advisory.