Political Strategist, Suffragist, & Peace Activist
A skilled political strategist, Carrie Clinton Lane Chapman Catt was a suffragist and peace activist who helped secure for American women the right to vote
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Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, on January 9th of 1859, Catt was the second of three children.
When she was seven, her family moved to Iowa, where she graduated from Iowa State Agricultural College.
Learn More About Carrie CattThe Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home is located about three miles southeast of Charles City, Iowa.
The home today is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been restored at the direction of the National 19th Amendment Society, a non-profit organization based out of Charles City.
Tour Her Girlhood HomeExperience The Life, Legacy, And Environment Of Carrie Chapman Catt
Join us for a tour of Carrie Chapman Catt's girlhood home. Follow an engaging timeline of world events, her own personal journey, and her activism that led to women's suffrage in America!
Learn about both Carrie's childhood and the area in which she grew up at the interpretive center. Enjoy our informative displays and pick up an amazing souvenir at our gift shop. Make sure to visit today!
Take in the beauty of our natural Iowa prairie, a glimpse into Carrie Chapman Catt's life growing up. Take your time exploring and basking under the beautiful blooming apple trees!
Visit the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home to learn about her role in women's suffrage and the history of the suffragette movement.