League of Women Voters of the Syracuse Metro Area

06/16/2026

League member Ciarrai Eaton, Executive Director Matilda of the Joslyn Gage Foundation, honored Matilda Joslyn Gage’s 200th birthday as well as our nation’s 250th birthday at a ceremony at the Onondaga County Court House. Gage's legacy as a suffragist, abolitionist, and fighter for women's rights and equality will not be forgotten. It still challenges us to tell the truth about our history as we strive to live up to the ideals of America’s founders.

The flag she presented to the 122nd New York Volunteers in 1862 is a compelling piece of history. It's also a symbol of Central New York’s role in the fight to preserve the Union and end slavery.

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The official observance was established through an Act of Congress signed by President Harry Truman in 1949, which officially designated June 14 as National Flag Day.

06/12/2026

What a wonderful evening at the annual meeting & dinner last night! Thank you to everyone who came out, our wonderful speakers, and to the slate of officers.

06/12/2026

Early Voting begins Saturday, June 13th! Check out our website for locations, dates and times! Click the link below!
https://onondaga.gov/elections/early-voting/

06/11/2026

Are you civic minded? Would you like to serve your community? Find out more about becoming an election inspector by clicking the link below!
https://onondaga.gov/elections/election-inspectors/

06/04/2026

On this day! 💜

On this day in 1919, Congress approved the woman’s suffrage amendment and sent it to the states for ratification. Adding the amendment to the Constitution required ratification by three-fourths of the states, which at that time was 36 of 48.

The National Woman’s Party led by Alice Paul began sewing stars on a giant purple, white, and gold flag. Each time a state ratified the 19th Amendment, a new star would be sewn on the flag.

The 19th Amendment became law more than a year after Congress approved the amendment. The 36th state, Tennessee, voted to ratify on August 18, 1920. This image shows Alice Paul unfurling that flag from the suffrage headquarters on that day.

The Library of Congress is home to the NWP records and library collection.

Image: Photo shows a group of women waving their arms in celebration while the ratification banner with its 36 victory stars hangs from the balcony of the National Woman's Party headquarters. 1920. Photo by Harris & Ewing. National Women's Party Records, Library of Congress.

06/03/2026

The Erie Canal Museum is hosting Women's History Walking Tours this summer. More info and link for reservations below.

06/01/2026

League of Women Voters Board Member, Ciarrai Eaton, raised the pride flag over the Village of Fayetteville this morning to kick off June as Pride Month. The flag will fly all month to remind us that "Liberty and justice for all" truly means ALL.

05/30/2026

Request a ballot today! Click the link to do it online! 📬
https://onondaga.gov/elections/request-a-ballot/