Immersive Suffrage Museum to Open in 2028

A groundbreaking Women's Suffrage Museum, slated to open in 2028, will be the largest of its kind globally. This immersive experience aims to place visitors directly into the historical struggle for women's voting rights.

Upon arrival, guests will receive a voting card, identifying them as a participant in the suffrage movement. They will then navigate exhibits depicting key events, including marches, White House protests, and arrests, culminating in the celebration of the 19th Amendment's passage.

The museum will feature an extensive collection of hundreds of artifacts. Beyond exhibits, the space will include a dining and event area, a library, and a bridal suite, with architectural design by Johnson Architecture.

East Tennessee is being recognized as a vital location in the suffrage movement's history, often referred to as the place 'where suffrage came of age.' This region played a pivotal role in securing the final vote for the 19th Amendment in August 1920.

The decisive vote came from Tennessee legislator Harry T. Burn, influenced by a letter from his mother, Febb Burn, urging him to support women's suffrage. This pivotal moment led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote across the United States.