On April 7, 2021, the Haverford Speaker Series for Women hosted When Women Lost the Vote: The Complex History of Female Property Ownership, a virtual tour and discussion about the impact of female property ownership past and present.

Click below to view the full recording of the program or the separate segments.

The Past

Dr. Marcela Micucci, Curatorial Fellow in Women’s History, led a private tour of The Museum of the American Revolution exhibition, When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776 – 1807, highlighting newly uncovered sources and revolutionary discoveries, and exploring the complex history of female property ownership and the remarkable story of America’s first female voters in the early decades of our country’s independence.

The Present and Future

Vice President and Director of Global Strategies Maxine Cuffe, CFA led a conversation about female property ownership in the present day, including things to know before purchasing a home, considerations for property inheritance, and a snapshot of women and property ownership globally.

Additional Resources

Click Here for an electronic version of Haverford Trust’s Estate and Financial Record Organizer.

Click Here to read our Pearls of Wisdom post for additional insights from Binney Wietlisbach, President, about modern day lessons from a revolutionary role model.