Witness the decades-long struggle for the vote by heroic women who fought to claim their rights as citizens.
Today, it seems incredible that just a century ago, American women had no voice in democracy. Just as remarkable is that it took over 70 years of campaigns, marches, hunger strikes, and arrests to pass the constitutional amendment guaranteeing them the right to vote.
In She The People: Votes For Women witness the decades-long fight for suffrage by heroic women who fought to claim their rights as citizens, told through rarely seen footage, expert opinions, and dozens of historic objects from the Smithsonian Institution. The legacy of their quest continues to shape our democracy.
Enjoy free screenings of Smithsonian Channel films during Free First Thursdays this summer!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Film will play on a loop.)
This event occurs during June's Free First Thursday where admission is free from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Film Rating: TV PG-V
Runtime: 60-minutes
