Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly.
The League of Women Voters of South County is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes a candidate or political party, but does advocate for transparency and accountability in government at all levels.
LWVSC Annual Events
TEA FUNDRAISER
I’Why a Tea? The League’s Annual Tea is“On the surface, it was just another tea party—a well-behaved group of women passing cups of brewed beverages around the genteel table of Jane Hunt, a well-to-do New York woman who had invited four others to dine with her. But this tea party was not for shrinking violets. Hunt’s guests were about to air their grievances about the world’s injustices toward women—and to give birth to the convention on women’s rights that resulted in the formation of the American women’s movement.”
The LWVSC's Annual Tea, usually held in April, is a tribute to the historical significance of gatherings that have shaped civic movements.
Susan B. Wilson
Award ceremony
Held at the Rhode Island State House, this annual ceremony recognizes three RI educators or teams for innovative civics projects in their schools. Recipients receive merit awards of:
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First Place: Grand Prize, $2,000
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Second Place: Jury Prize, $1,000
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Third Place: Honorable Mention, $500.
The LWVRI presents these awards to support the value of civics education in schools and to honor Susan B. Wilson, a founding member of the League of Women Voters South County. On behalf of the LWVRI, a standing committee of LWVSC manages the award process to select and honor the state award winners.
Will link to state website about the award.
Women's Equality day
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. It honors the generations of women—often denied basic rights and equal pay—who fought for political representation, despite facing systemic discrimination and violence. This day reminds us that the struggle for equality did not end with the vote—and continues today.
We always plan an event on or around August 26, and often it is a full feature film related to women's rights, followed by a talk back.
The United Theatre in Westerly has been supporting this event as a fundraiser for the League for which we are grateful.