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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.
"Resourceful
Women: 30 Who Worked to Preserve Michigan's Water, Woods, and Wildlife"
September 20, 2009-February 19, 2010
Against a backdrop of a timeline
marking conservation milestones in Michigan history, this engaging
exhibit examines the contributions of 30
courageous women who—through their work as politicians, policy makers,
artists, activists, educators, and scientists—helped
protect and promote our natural resources and the environment in the
20th century. Hands-on activities for children include a
design-a-state-park station and a take-home butterfly activity. |
