Women suffragists picketing in front of the White house on "College Day" in 1917. (Source: Wikipedia) Back to Occoquan/Lorton, VA The Silent Sentinels Pushed Washington for Women's Suffrage 03/19/2017 Virginia by Mark Jones A century ago, Washington was the site of "the most militant move ever made by the suffragists of this country." View full article on Boundary Stones Last Updated: December 16, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn