Tag: Valentines

Would Valentine’s Day in 1916 Give Women the Vote?

By Jane Cook on February 13, 2020

In this article, Jane Hampton Cook writes about a tactic used by suffragists in 1916: sending valentines to politicians urging support for women’s suffrage... (Read More)

Valentine’s Day History & Traditions: How Our Ancestors Celebrated

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on February 13, 2015

Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this blog post, Mary tells the history of St. Valentine’s Day, and describes some of the ways our ancestors celebrated this romantic holiday. Valentines take many forms – from cards to flowers to romantic gestures – so why not... (Read More)