Women’s History in the Spotlight in Greenville

GREENVILLE, SC — As the acclaimed musical Suffs arrives in Greenville, women leaders from across the state will host a special visit from Anna Laymon, President and CEO of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation.

Timed to coincide with the musical’s local run, Laymon will participate in a series of community events–along with local team members Executive Vice President Kimberly Gluck Wallner, and Senior Director of Finance Amanda Brinkley–including a celebratory tea and a special reception held prior to the show’s opening night.

These events are being championed by the “SC Suffs,” a committee of women leaders from across South Carolina who are dedicated to ensuring that the history of the American suffrage movement is honored as a vital part of our National Mall in Washington, DC. The committee is chaired by Ashley Holbrook of Charleston, Jean Cecil Hudak of Columbia, and Scottie Hughes of Greenville.

“We are grateful to all of the strong women leaders across South Carolina who have been tirelessly supporting the Women’s Suffrage National Monument,” said Anna Laymon, President and CEO of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation. “This monument will serve as a permanent tribute to the pioneers of the suffrage movement, ensuring that every woman who visits Washington—and every woman here in Greenville—sees the legacy of her foremothers honored alongside the great leaders in our country’s history.”

The visit highlights the ongoing collaboration between the Foundation and the creators of Suffs, a musical about the fight for women’s right to vote in America. Shaina Taub, the Tony Award-winning creator of the show, serves as an official Ambassador for the Women’s Suffrage National Monument. This relationship brings together the powerful storytelling of the Broadway stage show and the permanent commemoration of women’s history on the National Mall.

The events come on the heels of a transformational year for the Foundation. In December 2025, the Foundation officially secured a permanent home for the Women’s Suffrage National Monument on the National Mall. The expansive 2.5-acre site located at 19th Street and Constitution Avenue NW was secured with unanimous federal approval late last year.

This historic location places the tribute to women’s voting rights alongside the nation’s most iconic landmarks—marking the first time in American history that a monument dedicated to women’s history will be built in the heart of the National Mall. Following this historic site selection, the Foundation is now moving into the next phase: a nationwide call for ideas to determine how this landmark will honor the generations of women who transformed American democracy.

Limited tickets for opening night on February 24 are available and can be purchased via the promo code SUFFS10. The musical is at The Peace Center through Sunday March 1, 2026.

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE NATIONAL MONUMENT FOUNDATION

The Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation was authorized by Congress in Public Law 116-217 and Public Law 118-226 to lead the effort to fund, design, develop, and construct the Women’s Suffrage National Monument on the National Mall. The monument will transform the National Mall, foster a deeper understanding of the women who shaped American democracy, and inspire the continued pursuit of liberty and equality for all. For more information visit www.womensmonument.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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The Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation relies on the generous financial support of our donors. Like most monuments and memorials, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument will be funded entirely through private donations, and your support is essential to telling the stories of generations of women who waged and won the battle for the ballot. Learn more about our movement, donate, and be a part of history.