America at 250: Women and American Democracy
About the Event
Join community leaders, advocates, and civic organizations for an engaging evening exploring the vital role women have played—and continue to play—in advancing democratic inclusion in America. As part of the History Center’s America 250 commemoration, this special Women’s Equality Day program will examine how women’s leadership has expanded civic participation, increased access to opportunity, and helped shape a more representative democracy.
The evening will feature a panel discussion moderated by award-winning journalist Sandra Maas.
Panelists will include:
- Gail Friedt, Chair, San Diego City Commission on the Status of Women
- Dr. Amy Nantkes, Commissioner, San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
- Jane Andrews, President, League of Women Voters San Diego
- Dr. Kimala Price, Chair, San Diego State University Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Women’s Equality Day is observed annually on August 26 to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the constitutional right to vote.
San Diego History Center
San Diego History Center
The San Diego History Center, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is the headquarters of the San Diego Historical Society. Here you will not only find a collection of intriguing exhibitions that chronicle San Diego’s diverse history, but also a Research Library. This is home to over 45 million pieces of paper and 2.5 million images that document the people, places and events of San Diego’s past. In addition to the exhibitions at the Museum of San Diego History, the museum also presents a number of public programs including lectures, workshops and educational programs. The Museum of San Diego History is FREE every second Tuesday of the month. See the full Free Tuesday schedule here. Admission $10 Adults $8 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required) $6 Children ages 6-17 Free Children under 6 San Diego History Center members receive unlimited free admission.
