Jamaica Plain Women Claim the Vote: Uncovering Stories from the 1920 Women's Voter Registers (event video)

After the 19th Amendment passed in 1919, Jamaica Plain women were eager to register to vote in the summer and fall of 1920. Learn about the Mary Eliza Project’s work to transform Boston’s 1920 Women’s Voter Registers into a searchable dataset. Hear about the stories of JP women that they have uncovered during this process and learn how to use the free dataset for your own research!

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyApril 17, 2026event video, Women's History

The Boston Women's Heritage Trail (event video)

This presentation by Ferna Phillips, a Board Member of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail was provided to celebrate Women’s History Month 2025. The BWHT highlights the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyMarch 15, 2025event video, Women's History

20th Century