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Incorporated in June 2008, the
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Hometown Association
seeks to honor her legacy through community service and sponsoring educational events. Simply put, our organization’s three main goals are:
• One, that everyone who grows up in Fulton County learns about the work of Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
• Two, that this organization continue to serve women in a variety of capacities, just as Elizabeth did throughout her life; and
• Three, that Johnstown will become known as the birthplace of
women's equality.
Our ultimate goal is to create an information center in Johnstown, complete with artifacts, interactive exhibits, and meeting space. It would be staffed and open regularly for residents and tourists visiting the rich heritage sites here in the Mohawk Valley at the “Gateway to the Adirondacks” and feature the contribution to history of Johnstown’s most renowned and revered daughter, Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
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91st Anniversary
Celebration — 08.26.11 |
Stanton Hometown
Johnstown, NY |
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Women of Influence
Theme Quilt
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2010 Victorian Ball
Celebrated Stanton's 195th Birthday
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N E W S
Women’s Equality Avenue Banners
Displayed through August are the Women’s Equality— Celebrating Johnstown’s Elizabeth Cady Stanton & The Right To Vote avenue banners gracing 34 downtown Johnstown lampposts which were sponsored in 2010 by local women’s groups, organizations, and community members. The banner colors are those of the original suffragist flag: purple signifying justice, gold for courage, and white for purity of purpose. This project represents the collective efforts of our community in giving tribute to Johnstown native Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born in 1815. Mrs. Stanton’s unwavering commitment throughout her lifetime in pursuit of women’s equality and voting rights represents her significant contribution to American democracy.
Votes for Women Trail Route
The “Votes for Women Trail" route legislation received presidential approval on March 30, 2009, allowing the National Park Service, in conjunction with the National Women’s Rights Historical Park in Seneca Falls, to establish “a commemorative trail to link properties in the corridor between the eastern border of New York State and the Niagara Frontier that are historically and thematically associated with telling the story of the 72-year fight for women’s suffrage.” Johnstown, New York and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were both named in the bill as important to include and highlight when tracing the suffrage journey through New York State on this new tourism vehicle route. We will announce updates on the trail organization’s progress. For more information, click here.
Women's History Observed
ECSHA honored Women's History Month in 2011. To learn how, read the article published in the The Leader-Herald— click here |
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Members Making A Difference
ECSHA Member Feature
Living History Presenter Sue McLane
We will periodically feature members who work in the community and make unique contributions. To learn more about Living History Presenter Sue McLane, an ECSHA member who is known as “The Victorian Lady” offering a variety of educational talks for audiences of children and adults, click here.
S A V E T H E D A T E
ECSHA Annual Meeting
Friday, April 27
5:00 PM - 7:00PM
Brief Presentation at 6:00 PM
Refreshments will be served.
Union Hall Inn
2 Union Place, Johnstown, NY
CLICK HERE for more information
ATTENDING A SPRING PROM?
Visit Elizabeth & Eileen's Closet
Open the last Saturday of each month through April
(1/28, 2/25, 3/31, 4/28)
11:00 AM - 1:00PM
Over 180 dresses available to borrow.
St. John's Episcopal Church
Main & Market St., Johnstown, NY
CLICK HERE for more information
P R E S S R E L E A S E
"Reflections Collection" Updated
Bank of America Lobby
Corner Main & Market Sts., Johnstown
(Site of the Cady family residence)
CLICK HERE for the press release
Contact Us at:
info@elizabethcadystantonhometown.org
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Hometown Association
P.O. Box 753
Johnstown, NY 12095-0753
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