The Woman Suffrage Historical Marker project that was begun in 2017 to celebrate the centennial of New York women winning the vote is still in full swing. In addition to the markers installed last year we are planning to add others, throughout the year and throughout the Island to honor women and organizations that furthered the goals of the woman suffrage movement.

Markers so far:

Glen Cove: Florence Gibb Pratt and Helen Deming Sherman Pratt, 135 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove.

Huntington: Suffrage Rally, July 31. 1913,Wall & Main Street, Huntington, NY (dedication pending)

Ida Bunce Sammis, Huntington

Lake Ronkonkoma: Lillian Devere

East Farmingdale: Abigail E. Leonard

Yaphank: Mary Louise Booth

Babylon: Suffolk Study Club

Amityville: Naomi Louise Griffith

Sag Harbor: Olivia Sage

East Hampton: Mae Groot Manson

Possibly coming soon: Edna Buckman Kearns, Long Beach