Name: 15-Minute History: Spotlight on Irene Young and Women’s Suffrage
Start: 2025-09-13T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-13T14:30:00-04:00
Location: 15-Minute History: Spotlight on Irene Young and Women’s Suffrage

Sept 13, 2025 2:00 PM –2:30 PM

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Overview

Join us for a brief talk about Irene Ottillie Young, an owner of the house who was also a suffragist and fought for the right to vote for women. Annette Benbow, director of the Ball-Sellers House, will talk about why Mrs. Young was unique, her role as a suffragist, and how we know about her. Stop in for the talk and stay for a tour of the oldest structure in the county.

Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204