PRESS RELEASE (The Miami Woman’s Club)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 19, 2026

A MONUMENTAL CELEBRATION

The Miami Woman’s Club Hosts Monuments & Milestones Breakfast and Galentine’s Day Happy Hour Supporting the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation

MIAMI, FL — January 19, 2026 — The Miami Woman’s Club will host a special day of programming on February 13, 2026, in support of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation, celebrating women’s leadership, civic engagement, and the enduring legacy of the women’s suffrage movement.

The day begins with Monuments & Milestones: Bringing Women’s History to the National Mall, an awareness and informational breakfast featuring Anna Laymon, President and CEO of the Foundation. Laymon will share updates on the national effort to establish the first monument dedicated to women’s suffrage on the National Mall and discuss the historic role of women’s civic organizations in advancing democracy.

The breakfast is designed to educate and engage community leaders, stakeholders, and supporters in conversation around women’s history, civic participation, and the importance of securing a permanent national presence honoring the suffrage movement.

Later that evening, The Miami Woman’s Club will host a Galentine’s Day Happy Hour, a fundraising gathering focused on fellowship and connection, with proceeds supporting the Foundation’s mission to elevate and preserve women’s history in the nation’s capital. Together, the events reflect the Club’s long-standing commitment to education, service, and advocacy.

“We are grateful to The Miami Woman’s Club for creating space to share our mission and build awareness around this important national effort,” said Laymon. “It’s inspiring to gather in a historic place that has long supported women’s leadership.”

“Monuments & Milestones reflects our commitment to civic leadership and public education,” said Metris Batts-Coley, President of The Miami Woman’s Club. “As the convener, we are proud to bring this national conversation to Miami while supporting a monument that honors women’s history and inspires continued engagement in our democracy.”

Both events will take place at the historic Miami Woman’s Club clubhouse, a bayfront landmark that has served as a gathering place for women leaders and community advocates for more than a century.

Event Details

Monuments & Milestones Breakfast
Awareness & Informational Event
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: The Miami Woman’s Club
Address: 1737 N. Bayshore Drive, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33132

Galentine’s Day Happy Hour
Fundraising Event
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: The Miami Woman’s Club
Address: 1737 N. Bayshore Drive, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33132

Media Contact

Maya Thomas
The Miami Woman’s Club
Phone: (786) 615-3313
Email: Info@themiamiwc.org

About The Miami Woman’s Club

Founded in 1900, The Miami Woman’s Club is one of Miami’s oldest civic organizations, dedicated to empowering women, supporting community initiatives, and preserving its historic clubhouse as a center for leadership and service.

About the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation

Authorized by Congress, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation leads the effort to establish the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to women’s suffrage. The monument will honor the women who shaped American democracy and inspire future generations. Learn more at   Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation