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Events:
Exhibits:
The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame features more than 200 historical and contemporary
women of Michigan who have been inducted since 1983. This permanent
exhibit offers introductions to and highlights of each of these women.
"Votes for Women"
This returning exhibit chronicles the history of the women's suffrage
movement. You'll be introduced to national leaders such as Susan B.
Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as well as Michigan women who figured
prominently in the movement, including May Stocking Knaggs (Bay City),
Anna Howard Shaw (Big Rapids), and Sojourner Truth (Battle Creek). Among
the many interesting artifacts is a copy of the Women's Century Calendar
dated 1900 which is signed by Anthony.
"Faster, Higher, Stronger:
Michigan Women in Olympic History"
July 13-December 26, 2008
Despite being banned from the ancient Olympics under threat of death,
relegated to non-contact sports in the modern era, and even today
lacking equal representation, women have embraced the philosophy of the
Olympic movement from its inception and excelled at its sports. Over the
years, at least 100 of these women have made their home in Michigan:
some born here, some training here, and some retiring here. All will be
recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in this, the first
exhibit in our state to honor its female Olympic athletes.
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