The Smithsonian's Voices and Votes--American Democracy: Applications Accepted until August 13, 2020
Michigan Humanities is partnering with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program to bring the traveling exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in
America to Michigan in 2021. Six host communities will have the opportunity to host the exhibit rent-free for six weeks.
When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a radical
idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy, but in its citizens. That great leap sparked questions that continue to impact Americans: who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens,
and whose voices will be heard? Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be a springboard for discussions about those very questions and how they are reflected in local stories.
Voices and Votes is based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This Museum on Main Street
adaptation will have many of the same dynamic features: historical and contemporary photos; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photos, and information; and historical objects like campaign
souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.
To learn more about becoming a host site and to apply please visit the Michigan Humanities website: https://www.michiganhumanities.org/
For questions about the exhibit please contact Director of Grants, James Nelson, by email at jnelson@mihumanities.org.
Sonya Schryer Norris
Library Consultant
Library of Michigan
Michigan Department of Education
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