Voting Rights History Throughout the Year: Lucretia Mott
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” --Lucretia Mott Voting rights and the history of voting rights are year-round topics. Today I'm starting a periodic series of blog posts that will provide "this date in history" connections throughout the year. Links provide an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and learn more. Today's date-in-history entry is about Lucretia Mott (1793-1880), who was born January 3, 1793 . Abolitionist, social reformer, and women's rights activist, she was one of the founders of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society and was co-organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention. Follow these links to learn more: National Women's History Museum biography of Lucretia Mott National Women's Hall of Fame biography of Lucretia Mott Library of Congress Today in History biography of Lucretia Mott Library of Congress portrait of Lucretia Mott National Park Serviced biography o...