Virtual toast to 19th Amendment anniversary Aug. 26
The League of Women Voters of Delaware is partnering with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the milestone ruling that granted women the right to vote.
The event will be commemorated in a virtual happy hour at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26.
“The league immediately considered Dogfish Head for this collaboration because they have a history of community support,” said Carol Jones, president of the League of Women Voters of Delaware. “We were thrilled about the idea of them brewing a special beer in honor of the occasion, and they graciously accepted the challenge.”
The event is titled Centennial Suds Celebration, named after the special-edition Dogfish Head beer brewed especially for the 100th anniversary. An American lager, Centennial Suds was developed and produced by talented women brewers and will be available to purchase starting Saturday, Aug. 22, at Dogfish Head EmPOURium in Rehoboth. The brewers will be recognized at the virtual celebration, along with representatives from the league and some of Delaware’s esteemed women elected officials. Gwendolyn Miller, president of the Sussex County League, will moderate the event.
In addition to 100 years of women’s suffrage, the League of Women Voters is also celebrating its 100th year, as it was founded Feb. 14, 1920, just six months before the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The virtual celebration will be open to a national audience and expects to host up to 500 attendees from leagues across the United States. It will also be open to the public for viewing on Facebook Live. Attendees are encouraged to sip on Centennial Suds, or any other preferred beverage, in true happy hour fashion. Guests will have the opportunity to socialize in Zoom breakout rooms.
“The league was founded to educate voters about issues so they could cast educated votes. This milestone reminds us of the long battle it took to achieve passage of the 19th Amendment and that we're still fighting for voting rights today,” said Jones. “Part of our mission is to fight for fair and equal access to voting for all Americans, and we'll continue that fight for the next 100 years if necessary.”
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to men and women of all ages. With over 750 affiliates across the county, the league is one of the nation’s most trusted organizations for providing voter information.
The league’s VOTE411.org website is a one-stop shop for election-related information such as how to register to vote, checking registration status, and finding out exactly what is on one’s ballot. For more information, go to my.lwv.org/delaware.
