Evelyn Wotherspoon Wainwright (June 13, 1853 – November 24, 1937) was an American suffragist and Washington hostess.

Wainwright used her position as a Washington socialite to further the cause of suffrage by hosting parties and receptions; specifically, in December 1915 she held a reception for the Congressional Union of Woman Suffrage.

Wainwright was also known as a public speaker, speaking at the U.S. Senate Committee and the House of Representative.

[1] Wainwright picketed the White House during Woodrow Wilson's administration as part of the Silent Sentinels.

[3] Wainwright served as the Chairman of the Committee on Presentation of Picket Pins for the NWP.