After casting their ballots, voters are making their way to Susan B. Anthony’s gravesite to honor the women’s rights activist who paved the way for future.
Early voters have been placing their voting stickers on the suffragette’s headstone, and plenty more will follow suit on November 5th. In fact, the cemetery has been accommodating this growing tradition by covering her headstone with plexiglass so it does not incur any damages.
Given that the tradition has become so widespread, the town and cemetery are issuing a few important rules before Election Day 2024. If you’re in the area, here’s when to stop by and what to expect.
Where is Susan B. Anthony buried?
Susan B. Anthony is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.
What to know about visiting on Election Day
According to Spectrum News, Susan B. Anthony’s gravesite will be accessible on Election Day from 8am to 5pm, and The Hill suspects there will be over 10,000 visitors on Election day itself. Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery and the Rochester Police Department will be onsite throughout the day. If you’re heading to the gravesite via car, you’re asked to park on Robinson Drive and walk across Mount Hope Avenue to the cemetery entrance.
What are famous Susan B. Anthony quotes?
“I pray every single moment of my life; not on my knees but with my work. My prayer is to lift women to equality with men. Work and worship are one with me.”
“There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.”
“Independence is happiness.”
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