The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

California’s women were not given the right to vote; they ran a hard-fought campaign in 1911 and won political freedom for the women of California. As the sixth and most influential western state to grant equal suffrage, the right to vote, the California victory drew increased national attention to the issue. California’s size and influence built political support, which helped lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920.  The California State Capitol Museum’s exhibit, “We Won the Vote! 100 Years of Equal Suffrage in California,” commemorates this momentous event with interactive displays, historical photographs, and period campaign items including buttons, sashes, and pennants.  For more information, call 916-324-0333.

The rousing lyrics to George M. Cohan’s 1917 song, Over There emphasized the patriotic fervor of a country marching off to fight in World War I: “Send the word…Over there…The Yanks are coming.” For families torn apart by war, “sending the word” took on special meaning. Separated by thousands of miles, the only thing that connected families to the boys over there were the letters they wrote back and forth to each other. The exhibit, “Californians Over There: California’s Role in World War I,” features the letters of the Henry Bates family from Alameda, California. Their son, Edward, fought on the front lines in France, and he wrote vivid descriptions of his experiences. Other items on display include an army uniform, gas mask, helmet, weapons, and other personal items owned by California “doughboys.” In addition, three flags carried by California divisions overseas are featured. Another Californian, Colonel Nelson Holderman, was part of the legendary “Lost Battalion” that survived 6 terrible days surrounded by the Germans in France’s Argonne Forest. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is displayed along with ten other medals he earned. For more information please call 916-324-0333.