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Wyoming Women's Suffrage Leaders

Though lovingly referred to as the "Cowboy State,” Wyoming’s true nickname is the "Equality State.” And for good reason. On December 10, 1869, Wyoming passed the first unconditional law in the U.S. permanently guaranteeing women their inherent right to vote and hold office, in addition to being home to other firsts for women throughout history.

The first female to cast a vote after being granted universal suffrage, where this right was maintained in perpetuity, did so in Wyoming’s small town of Laramie a full 50 years before women could vote in the rest of the nation. The first female governor was elected in Wyoming and the nation's first woman to be appointed to public office was done so in South Pass City, Wyoming. In addition, the Equality State is also the home to the first female jurors, the world's first female bailiff and the first town that was governed entirely by women.

When invited to join the Union only if women’s suffrage was revoked, Wyoming’s legislature said, “We will remain out of the Union one hundred years rather than come in without the women.” In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state... with the women.

Discover the legacies of Wyoming Women at these historic sites and museums.

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Wyoming grants women the right to vote and hold office Louisa Swain of Laramie, Wyoming becomes the first woman to vote Esther Hobart Morris becomes the first woman appointed to the justice of the peace Estelle Reel becomes one of the first women in the U.S. elected to state office U.S. grants Women the right to vote and hold office Nellie Tayloe Ross elected governor of Wyoming.
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State of Equality: WyomingPBS Special

Coming in December to WyomingPBS, the State of Equality explores Wyoming as the first state to guarantee women their inherent right to vote and hold office. Colorful frontier characters, a volatile mix of motives, and the caprice of history drive this story of a neglected chapter in America’s past.

 
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UW Suffrage Celebration

The University of Wyoming will host a variety of women's suffrage events throughout the winter. Please visit their events below.

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Today’s Leading Women of Wyoming

In 2019, Wyoming will celebrate the 150th anniversary of women's suffrage in the state. To celebrate, we're deeming 2019 the Year of Wyoming Women. To this day the ladies of Wyoming continue a strong legacy of female empowerment and leadership, pushing boundaries to live out their dreams. Explore the stories of these inspiring Wyoming women.

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Lindsay Linton Buk

Lindsay is an artist, photographer and fifth-generation native of Wyoming whose latest project, Women in Wyoming, tells the stories of and celebrates the achievements, power and learned wisdom of contemporary Wyoming women through art and media.

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Jill Winger

Jill Winger is the voice behind The Prairie Homestead blog and is passionate about helping folks from all walks of life learn how to grow and prepare delicious food and embrace old-fashioned skills.

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Amber Pollock

Amber and her family started Backwards Distillery to create quality, locally-crafted spirits to share with their community. Striving to put Wyoming distillers on the map, this distillery co-owner helped found the Wyoming Distillers Guild and is currently the organization’s president.

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Rebecca Walsh

Rebecca shares her love for the outdoors with women who didn’t grow up camping and hiking, breaking down barriers by giving women the skills and knowledge needed to get outside. In the community she built, all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and outdoor experience levels are welcome.

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Cara Libatore

Cara is a rock climber and Wyoming mountain guide who fell in love with the Tetons as a teenager. When her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and when she later faced the same cancer herself, she dealt with it the only way she knew how: by climbing, harnessing the healing power within Wyoming’s wildest places.

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Jessie Allen

Jessie spent her childhood playing outside, working with her hands and riding horses to the creek on her family's guest ranch. Now, as ranch manager of Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch, this former Miss Wyoming is proud to run a business that provides meaningful experiences for people all over the world.

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Blue Sky Sage

Book a women-only horseback adventure vacation or participate in a women-only horseman camp in beautiful Big Piney, Wyoming.

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And She's Dope, Too

Sign up for a women-only backpacking trip in Wyoming’s Wind River mountain range.

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Diamond 4 Guest Ranch

Join a women’s wellness pack trip for an unforgettable experience through the Wind River range via horseback.

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Bear Basin Adventures

Women's fly fishing, yoga, horse riding and hiking trip in the spectacular Absaroka Mountains in Dubois.

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Women in Wyoming Exhibit

Women in Wyoming - a project by photographer; artist and Powell, Wyoming native, Lindsay Linton Buk - will make its worldwide debut at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody on October 25, 2019

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Nicolaysen Art Museum Female-Curated Shows

The Nicolaysen Art Museum has a new pop-up gallery space that will host four female-curated shows from Wyoming women throughout 2019.

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Lander Art Center Women's Suffrage Show

The Lander Art Center will have a Women's Suffrage Exhibition November 1 thru December 14, 2019.

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Hike Like A Woman Backpacking Trip

Join Rebecca Walsh, founder of Hike Like a Woman and owner of Basecamp for a ladies-only weekend backpacking trip in the rugged and beautiful backcountry of Southeastern Wyoming.

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Suffragette High Tea

2nd Thurs of the Month Suffragette High Tea

1600 Central Ave Cheyenne, WY 82001

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WOT Event

Dec 10, 2019 The State of Equality

510 W 20th St Cheyenne, WY 82001

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Brought to you by ThinkWY | Wyoming Humanities

First, But Last Podcast series focuses on Wyoming Women "Firsts" and Challenges us to think how can we do more to advance women in Wyoming.

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52 PLACES TO GO IN 2019
Wyoming is one of the destinations to visit in The New York Times Travel's “52 Places to Go in 2019” thanks to women’s empowerment and western charm. Find the Equality State at number 40.
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From restaurants and distilleries to museums and inns, many of Wyoming's businesses are run be female entrepeneurs. Take a look at the listings below to see some of the women-owned businesses and locations highlighting women's history in the Equality State.

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Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre

2613 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, WY 82414
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American Heritage Center

2111 E Willet Dr
Laramie, WY 82072
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Backwards Distilling Company

214 S Wolcott St.
Casper, WY 82601
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Bear Basin Adventures

P.O Box 1517
Fort Washakie, WY 82514
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Cafe Genevieve

135 East Broadway
Jackson, WY 83001
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Cowgirls of the West Museum & Emporium

203 & 205 West 17th St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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Cowtown Candy Company

1323 Sheridan Ave
Cody, WY 82414
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The Front Porch

536 Arapahoe St.
Thermopolis, WY 82443
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Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion

603 E Ivinson Ave
Laramie, WY 82070
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Mountain Meadow Wool Mill

22 Plains Drive
Buffalo, WY 82834
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Kimmet Kamp

79 Canyon Road
Cody, WY 82435
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Robins Nest Bed and Breakfast

1508 Alger Ave
Cody, WY 82414
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