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History Exhibits
Not Just A Man's War:
Michigan Women and the Civil War
On display into August 2012
Life in Michigan changed when men left the state to fight in the
Civil War. In addition to their regular duties, the women who remained
at home assumed responsibilities previously held by men while sending
supplies to support soldiers far from home. Other Michigan women moved
to the frontline, serving in hospitals and--for some bold women--even
on battlefields. When President Lincoln famously declared "Thank God for
Michigan!" upon the arrival of the first regiment from a western state,
he could not have anticipated all of the scarifies and changes the women
of Michigan would face.
Petticoat Patriots:
How Michigan Women Won the Vote
On display into February 2012
In celebration of the 90th anniversary
of women's suffrage, the Michigan Women's Historical Center is proud to
present a new history exhibit that explores how the women's suffrage
movement unfolded in Michigan and features the stories of over 20
Michigan women that became leading suffragists. Visitors of all ages
will enjoy the engaging stories, images and artifacts. The exhibit also
features many interactive elements, such as a voting booth and places
for visitors to share their own ideas.
Click
here for a flyer on "Petticoat Patriots: How Michigan Women Won the
Vote."
The Michigan Women’s
Hall of Fame
The Hall
of Fame features over 250 historical and
contemporary women of Michigan who have been
inducted since 1983. This permanent exhibit
offers introductions to and highlights from the lives
of each woman.
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