Matilda Joslyn Gage

Biography

Matilda Joslyn Gage was a fearless advocate for women’s rights whose voice echoed through town halls and reform circles from Syracuse to Fayetteville. She challenged unfair laws and championed the rights of women and Indigenous peoples, always insisting on justice for the marginalized.

Her sharp intellect and compassionate activism inspired generations of suffragists, and her contributions in Fayetteville and beyond are remembered as vital threads in the movement for a more equitable society.