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Name: "We Stand on Their Shoulders": A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting
Start: 2024-05-01
End: 2024-05-30
Location: Matheson Memorial Library

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 to Thursday, May 30, 2024

Part of History Makers Tour - SE

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Matheson Memorial Library

101 N Wisconsin St

Elkhorn, WI 53121

tadams@elkhorn.lib.wi.us

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The Wisconsin History Makers Tour will bring history directly to local communities in every region of the state through pop-up exhibits, artifact displays, public programs, art installations, and other activities.

The traveling display "'We Stand on Their Shoulders': A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting" explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights a few key leaders. Covering the ratification of the 19th Amendment, 1921 Wisconsin Equal Rights Act, 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, and 1965 Voting Rights Act, the eight-panel display shares the important story of women's quest for political rights and recognition through quotes, photographs, and a timeline of events.

The History Makers Tour is presented by Culver's and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Grant Number: MA-253159-OMS-23.