Join Us for the Eleventh Annual First in the Nation Suffrage Celebration
August 27, 2026 - 6:00 pm White Bear Lake Armory
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society 2228 4th Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Questions? CLICK HERE
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Each August 27th we come together to celebrate America's First 19th Amendment Voters. These trailblazing Minnesota women cast their ballots in South St. Paul on August 27, 1920.
This year, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and League of Women Voters have invited us to hold our celebration at the White Bear Lake Armory in conjuction with their exhibit "Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US."
This family friendly event is accessible and free to the public. We hope to see you there!
On August 27, 1920 women in South St. Paul, Minnesota were the first females to vote under the provisions of the newly ratified 19th Amendment.
Find Out More . . .
Suffrage History is Both Fascinating and Inspiring
Minnesota Woman Suffrage
Memorial & Garden
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State Capitol Grounds
View Our Virtual Garden
Meet the 1920 Voters
History of FNSC
Explore Past Celebrations
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We are building a virtual flower garden! Learn how you can upload a flower photo to honor individuals who work to expand voting rights in the United States. Learn more.
See how the American states stitched their stars on the Women's Suffrage flag: a story filled with struggle and suspense down to the last minute!
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Suffrage Activists
Across the generations, MILLIONS of women and men in the United States worked to expand the elective franchise. The struggle for voting rights did not end in 1920. We are grateful for the effort and dedication of all Suffrage Activists--past and present! You can read about some of them here.