News & Information
Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage
suf·frage noun the right to vote in political elections.
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing and protecting women's right to vote. On February 9, 1920, New Jersey became the 29th state to ratify the 19th Amendment.
On February 10, Sussex County employees wore purple in honor of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in New Jersey.
Employees at the Sussex County Administrative Center in Newton. (alternate photo)
Sussex County Division of Health Employees Wore Purple
Sussex County Clerk Employees Wore Purple
Sussex County Board of Elections Employees Wore Purple
Sussex County Division of Social Services Employees Wore Purple
Sussex County Main Branch Library Employees Wore Purple
Sussex County Dennis Branch Library Employees Wore Purple
