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    Turning Point Suffragist Memorial

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    James M.

    Was looking at different parks & saw this on the map, decided to check out. Glad we did, worth the trip as it is full of information on all that women went through to get basic rights. Very nicely done with info boards with snippets of newspaper clippings, photos etc. A couple of statues and beautiful landscaping make for a nice memorial. Located in a nice park with ample parking, nice trails, a Cafe is also in walking distance.

    Mike R.

    Had no idea about the "nightmare from hell." It's featured here at the Turning Point. This is dedicated to the memory, of the brave women who made equality happen in voting rights. Always thought knew American history extremely well, but am sad these ladies were abducted by the US Government, and tortured in Occoquan, VA. Literally had no clue, but will be reading more to continue learning. These women were beaten, starved, and treated to barbaric methods. It's disappointing our government did this, but this display tells the truth. There are good statues of women, peacefully protesting the right to vote. The 19th amendment only happened 104 years ago. If in the area, definitely go here. It's well done and a testament, to brave women who never deserved this. They have my admiration for their courage. Thank goodness women have more equality now, although all of us can continue to improve upon this.

    Austin G.

    Some may wonder why such an important memorial isn't along the National Mall with monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and the MLK Memorial. Knowing the history of Lorton, Virginia makes the memorial's location make sense. Just up the road once stood the D.C. Workhouse and Reformatory, an early 20th century correctional facility meant to revolutionize prison reform. During the National Woman's Party's protests for women's suffrage outside the White House in 1917, many women were arrested and sent to the D.C. Workhouse and Reformatory. Flash forward more than one hundred years and women have the right to vote and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial is an inspiring place of celebration and remembrance. The memorial is located inside Occoquan Regional Park, a 400-acre public park along the Occoquan River. Enter the park from Ox Road and follow the small road to a large parking lot next to the Brickmaker's Cafe. The memorial is entirely outdoors with a center gazebo with a statue of Carrie Chapman Catt, President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founder of the League of Women Voters. A white path leads to two other statues- Alice Paul, co-founder of the National Woman's Party and author of the Equal Rights Amendment and Mary Church Terrell, co-founder of the NAACP. As you walk the path and over a little bridge, read about the women's suffrage movement and the many heroes who fought for it. If you love history, notice the old brick kiln nearby that helped supply D.C. with brick. Find the walk way to the river for beautiful views.

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