In the authentic clothing of a suffragette, Actress Tames Alan talks about the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote on Feb. 21 at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St.
Her talk is entitled "Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of the Suffragettes."

The Highline Historical Society with the support of Humanities WA will bring the free presentation at 2 p.m. to the community. Immediately following will be a reception for women elected to public office in the Highline area.
In 1867, the passing of the 14th Amendment defined "citizen" as "male," thus denying women the right to vote.

On this 100th Anniversary of women's right to vote in Washington State, learn how American women adopted the militant tactics of English suffragettes to earn the right to vote and regain citizenship in their own country.

Discover how the suffragettes influenced child labor laws, the use and dispersal of birth control, the Temperance movement, and the right of women to earn a college degree.