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This hidden gem of a monument tells the story of the women who sacrificed for suffrage

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In serene Occoquan Park in Lorton, Virginia, you’ll find a hidden gem of a monument dedicated to the women of America who fought for the right to vote.

In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s Matt Kaufax visited the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Come along with Matt to see why this monument is what some call “the best-kept secret in American history.”

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Matt Kaufax

If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person or phenomenon in the D.C. area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. An award-winning reporter for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor—a slice of life if you will.

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