Women remember the fight for the right to vote

The Duluth Woman's Club, a mansion on East Superior Street, was abuzz with women drinking tea and wearing vintage hats as a way of celebrating voting rights last Saturday (March 16.) It was part of the League of Women Voter's "Equali-Tea" celebration and fundraiser.

"This is an annual event for the League of Women Voters in Duluth, something we've been doing for several years to celebrate suffrage," said event organizer Nancy Bratrud. "We chose tea because this is a way that original founders got together to discuss the need for women to vote. And it's something they fought for, for many years."

Retired judge Carol Person gave remarks on the impartial judiciary system.

Hanna and Erica Anderson entertained guests with violin music.

The event also served as a way of sparking

political discussion. Money raised will help fund operating expenses for the League of Women Voters.

Duluthian Liz Taylor contributed to this story.

1/5: Anne Kennedy, Jodi Broadwell and Julia Cheng all wearing hats during the Equali-Tea celebration at the Duluth Woman's Club. (Sally Munger photo)

2/5: Anne Kennedy puts finishing touches on her hat. (Sally Munger photo)

3/5: Gianna Smith adjusts her mother's hat. (Sally Munger photo)

4/5: Retired judge Carol Person's keynote speech was titled, "Impartial Judiciary." (Sally Munger photo)

5/5: Hanna and Erica Anderson entertain the guests. (Sally Munger photo)