Lilja Cormack
13 March 2025
Feature

WATCH: Framingham’s History in the Women’s Suffrage Movement

A pair of women who were arrested while protesting for their right to vote hailed from Framingham.

We continue our series of feature pieces created in conjunction with the Framingham History Center, as the community celebrates its 325th anniversary

March is Women’s History Month. In recognition of that, we wanted to highlight Framingham’s role in one of the major pieces of women’s history in the 19th and 20th centuries: the suffrage movement.

A pair of women who were arrested while protesting for their right to vote hailed from Framingham.

We spoke with Anna Tucker, the Executive Director of the Framingham History Center, to understand how the nationwide movement made waves locally—and to learn about a unique accessory that was seen as a badge of honor to those women who were committed to the cause.

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The work of local artists and independent filmmakers will be put on display during both days of the event, as attendees will also get the opportunity to learn and connect with each other.

Esta semana no The Frame: Eleitores de Framingham reelegem Charlie Sisitsky como prefeito, fornecedores de alimentos locais e organizações sem fins lucrativos lidam com o aumento da demanda em meio à incerteza do SNAP, e uma prévia do segundo Festival Anual de Cinema Access.

This week on The Frame: Framingham voters reelect Charlie Sisitsky as mayor, local food providers and nonprofits deal with increased demand amid SNAP uncertainty, and a preview of the second annual Access Film Festival.