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| Voices and Votes: Democracy in America |
| On display at the Madison County Administration Building, July 17–August 21, 2021 Based on a major exhibition at the National Museum of American History, this traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution includes historical photographs, archival video, interactive multimedia, and artifacts exploring who has the right to vote, the freedoms and responsibilities of citizenship, and whose voices are heard in American democracy. Exhibits of related Madison County history designed by Museum Department staff from the collections of the Madison County Historical Society will accompany the exhibit. To volunteer to be an exhibition docent, call (618) 656-7569 during the working week. |
| July 16 (Friday): Teacher workshop on the Voices and Votes exhibit The workshop will be held in person from 9:00 a.m. to noon, in room #309 of the Madison County Administration Building. Contact the Regional Office of Education #41 at (618) 296-4530 to register. Space is limited to the first twelve applicants. |
| July 19 (Monday): Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement In-person performance by Chris Vallillo, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., in room #203 of the Madison County Administration Building. Registration not required. If you prefer to attend virtually from your computer, tablet or smartphone, use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/535801845 There is also a phone dial-in option: United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 |
| July 26 (Monday): Casting a Historic Vote: Women's Suffrage in Illinois Live online presentation by Jane Schultz Angel (Illinois Humanities Road Scholar), from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Use this link to attend: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/535801845 There is also a phone dial-in option: United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 |
| August 11 (Wednesday): Panel discussion: Changing Voting Rights in America In-person panel discussion chaired by SIUE professors Erik Alexander and Bryan Jack, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in room #203 of the Madison County Administration Building. If you prefer to attend virtually from your computer, tablet or smartphone, use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/535801845 There is also a phone dial-in option: United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 |