150th Anniversary of Wyoming Women's Suffrage
The evening included a cocktail hour; a living history performance written and directed by Sheridan High School Drama Coach Grace Cannon and performed by SHS students; the northern premiere of "State of Equality," a Wyoming PBS documentary; and a panel discussion featuring regional experts.
Learn more about the year-long series here: bit.ly/PressYearOfWyomingWomen.
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Rosie Berger mingles with guests at the Brinton Museum before speaking on a panel during The Sheridan Press’ 150th anniversary celebration for Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Libby Smith, left, and Grace Smith prepare to take part in a living history performance on the 150th anniverary of Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Rosie Berger, left center, talks with fellow panelists Kristin Wilkerson and Dr. Janine Pease at the Brinton Museum before the start of the 150th anniversary celebration of Wyoming Women’s Sufferage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Jeri Joy dressed as a suffragette for the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Mary Legler, left, and Carrie Haderlie along with baby Elizabeth socialize before the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women’s suffrage at The Brinton Museum Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Dr. Janine Pease, left, smiles and laughs with her granddaughters at The Brinton Museum during the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Pease provided her perspective on the panel following the documentary screening.
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Lilliana Kerns plays Louisa Swain, the first women to vote in Wyoming, during a living history performance at The Brinton Museum for The Sheridan Press’ 150th anniversary celebration of Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Sheridan High School student Myra Fuhrman portrays Augusta Howe, the first women to vote in Cheyenne, during a living history performance, hosted by The Sheridan Press at The Brinton Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
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Gary Miller, a Wyoming PBS board member, gives a brief intro before the northern Wyoming premiere of the documentary "State of Equality" on the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women’s suffrage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.