Town historian of Huntington (NY) writes about Edna Kearns & her suffrage wagon!
Robert Hughes, historian of the town of Huntington, NY, publishes article about “Spirit of 1776” wagon.
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Video message from Dr. Helen Pankhurst, plus “Spirit of 1776” wagon centennial!
In 2013 the State of New York honored the “Spirit of 1776” suffrage campaign wagon used by Edna Kearns, Serena Kearns, and Irene Davison in grassroots organizing on Long Island.
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“Spirit of 1776” song: Interview with Eighty Bug, composer & songwriter!
SPECIAL VIDEO FEATURE: Interview with songwriter and performer Eighty Bug about the “Spirit of 1776” song she wrote and produced about the suffrage wagon used by Edna Kearns in the New York State votes for women movement. The “Spirit of 1776” horse-drawn wagon was exhibited at the New York State Museum from 2017 to 2018…
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GREAT NEWS: Extension of “Spirit of 1776” wagon exhibition!
The exhibition of the “Spirit of 1776” suffrage wagon has been extended for several weeks past the closing of the Votes for Women exhibition on May 13, 2018.
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Suffrage Wagon Cafe—Special Program honoring Edna B. Kearns, suffrage activist
A Suffrage Wagon Cafe special program to honor Edna Kearns, New York State suffrage activist.
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Votes for Women exhibition ends today!
Overview of the “Spirit of 1776” suffrage wagon on exhibit in NYS on Vimeo. This is the last day for the votes for women exhibit at the New York State Museum in Albany, New York. The video highlights the “Spirit of 1776” suffrage wagon used by Edna Kearns that was a symbol of the suffrage movement….
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A gift for Mother’s Day—in memory of Matilda Joslyn Gage!
BRAVO! Here at Suffrage Wagon News Channel we’ve been advocating for years that tea become a theme of our celebrations.
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Suffragist Irene Davison & the “Spirit of 1776” Wagon
When Edna Kearns left Manhattan in 1913 for a grassroots organizing campaign to Long Island, Irene Davison rode in the “Spirit of 1776” wagon with her and little Serena Kearns. The “Spirit of 1776” is in the collection of the New York State Museum in Albany, New York. Irene Corwin Davison is to the far right…
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One of your last chances to see the “Spirit of 1776” wagon!
VIDEO SPECIAL: Reporter Samantha Parker reminds us to see the “Spirit of 1776” suffrage wagon used by Edna Kearns before the “Votes for Women” exhibit at the New York State Museum closes on May 13, 2018. The suffrage wagon has been exhibited at the museum in 2010, 2012, and from 2017 to 2018. It was on…
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Heritage road marker unveiled in Huntington, NY for suffrage wagon
Unveiling of “Spirit of 1776” heritage road marker in Huntington, NY on Vimeo. The “Spirit of 1776” suffrage road marker is now featured in the downtown business district of Huntington, NY. Follow the suffrage wagon for news, views, and updates.
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