(Seguin) — The Zonta Club of Seguin is helping bring a piece of women’s history to the community as it partners with other groups for the Driving the Vote for Equality Tour.
As part of the national tour, the “Golden Flyer II” — a refurbished 1914 Saxon roadster — is scheduled to arrive in Seguin this Sunday, March 22. The vehicle recreates the historic journey of two suffragists who, in 1916, traveled more than 10,000 miles across a largely roadless America to rally support for women’s right to vote.
Local organizers, including the Zonta Club of Seguin, have partnered with other groups to bring the event to the community, emphasizing its historical and educational value.
Zonta Club of Seguin President Susan Monahan says the organization has worked to ensure the focus remains on learning and honoring history as the tour makes its way through Seguin.
“Seguin is so fortunate to have been included in this historic event as a stop on the tour. The caravan will be arriving in Seguin on Sunday morning. They’ll be spending the night in Seguin and before they take off for Austin to continue the journey, Mayor Donna (Dodgen) will do a proclamation for Women’s History Month on the City Hall steps on Monday at 8 a.m. on Gonzales St. Here in Seguin, we have worked hard to keep the focus on history and education. Zonta has not wanted to lead with anything that could be perceived as ‘political,” said Monahan.
Community members will have multiple opportunities to see the Golden Flyer II and participate in related events throughout the day. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, the public is invited to welcome the vehicle on Camp Street, where a book signing will also be held at Pecantown Books & Brews. Author Jeryl Schreiver will be on hand to discuss her book “Driving the Vote for Women.” She will share about the original journey of suffragists Alice Burke and Nell Richardson. The children’s book “Around America to Win the Vote” by Mara Rockliff will also be available.
Additional activities will continue from 2 to 4 p.m. at Central Park, where attendees can view and take pics of the Golden Flyer alongside local Ford Model T club vehicles.
Organizers say the tour “not only commemorates the determination of early advocates for women’s voting rights but also serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of civic engagement and education.”