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A Century of Women's Suffrage
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, learn about powerful women with Lexington connections who made an impact on their community and their nation.
During this anniversary year, initiatives across the country will recognize noteworthy women and their contributions. Did you know that less than seven percent of the 5,193 monuments in the United States were built to recognize women? Learn about Lexington's efforts to change that statistic with the “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” initiative.
Lexington Women Who Fought For Equality
Although the details of their fights varied, these nine Lexington women all shared the common goal...
View MoreLexington Women In Education And The Arts
Using their talents and skills, many Kentucky women rise to positions of influence to impact those...
View MoreExtraordinary Women In History
These Lexington women accomplished great things, often under difficult and unusual circumstances....
View MoreWomen Who Ruled Racetracks
Proving that horse racing isn’t just a man’s world, these women stood tall in the horse...
View MoreAll photos used for Women 100th are by permission or are in the public domain. Special thanks to the University of Kentucky Archives for their assistance.
