# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In conjunction with the Behind Clara's Lens exhibit, we are exploring the extraordinary life of Helen Hamilton Gardener, a once-scandalized woman who reinvented herself and became a key figure in the passage of the 19th Amendment. Historian Kimberly A. Hamlin shares Gardener’s journey from public disgrace to political power, shaping the suffrage movement and women’s rights in America.

? Date: August 23rd
⏰ Time: 5PM
? Location: Come enjoy free food and drink with us over at the 
      Ripley Library or attend over zoom with a virtual link!
? Cost: Free Admission

This event is made possible with the generosity of an anonymous sponsor, in honor of Clara’s historic contributions to the history of Ravenswood. This project is being presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Humanities Council, the official state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of the West Virginia Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripley/helen-hamilton-gardener-and-the-secret-history-of-womens-suffrage-in-america/200028035173340
- **Event Categories**: womens-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ripley
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jackson County Library, Ripley, WV
- **lat**: 38.82002
- **long**: -81.71083
- **full address**: Jackson County Library, Ripley, WV, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America being held?
  - **A:** Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America takes place on Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Jackson County Library, Ripley, WV, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America?
  - **A:** Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America is organized by The Great Bend Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ripley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Helen Hamilton Gardener and the Secret History of Women's Suffrage in America sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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