Cindy Bennett from the Burke Historical Society

will discuss the story and fate of 33 suffragists imprisoned at the Occoquan (Lorton) Workhouse in November 1917, where they encountered unprecedented psychological intimidation and physical violence. 

The tenacity of these fearless women

led to the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote.

 A Zoom invitation will be emailed to registrants one day before the program.