Department of Family Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7500 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035
Michael A. Becketts
Director

Video - Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association

Fairfax County Commission for Women banner graphic; Promoting Equality for Women and Girls

Fairfax County Channel 16 Video - Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association

A century ago, hundreds of women became the first people to exercise their First Amendment rights in front of the White House. Learn more about how these brave women protested silently for equal voting rights for women, the history of the suffragist struggle and the memorial built in their honor.

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