Women’s History in Hoptown

In the last decade, Hopkinsville’s downtown has experienced a resurgence. It has mostly been driven by women-led businesses.

An old portrait of a Christian County woman who was born in the 1870s inspires a deep look into one family's history.

Lander and her husband, attorney Robert Lander, sued Ohio Valley Railroad for forcing her to give up a first-class ticketed seat because she was Black.

Participants earn points by taking selfies with community heroines and answering trivia questions.

Among the offerings is a month-long musical program produced by the women of WKMS.

Several events will honor the Hopkinsville author and feminist scholar during Women's History Month, including a celebration at the library, a special exhibit at the museum, a history program at the Hopkinsville Brewing Co., screenings of interviews featuring hooks, and more.

The public is invited to the screenings at noon on March 1, 15, 22 and 29.

In Hopkinsville and across the country, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters celebrated Kamala Harris’ inauguration as vice president on Jan. 20, 2021.

The marker will recognize Mary Edmunds Bronaugh, who was among Kentucky's earliest female lawyers when she passed the bar in 1915.

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." — The 19th Amendment

Mary Bronaugh devoted much of her adult life to civic and political work. A suffragist, she was a founding member and the first chairwoman of the Kentucky League of Women Voters.

The South Kentuckian newspaper reported on Anthony's speech and stated local men "don't want the woman dabbling in politics ..."