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Events:
"Painted Music" Opening Reception
Sunday, February 10, 2008
2:00-4:00 p.m.
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.
"Ladies
of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service"
January 14-June 27, 2008
Lighthouse keeping in the 19th and early
20th centuries was a rugged life of long hours and hard work
punctuated by periods of real peril. Not a profession for the
faint-hearted, it was thought to be unsuitable employment for the
“fairer sex.” But at least
50 women in Michigan proved
the naysayers wrong. Acting as both assistants
and full-fledged keepers, these women served the sailing community with
distinction for more than 100 years—often juggling their official duties
with the demands of raising a family. And more than one woman gave her
life while in the Lighthouse Service. Stirring
stories of dedication and determination may be found in this new
exhibit, as well as hands-on activities for young and old!
"Painted Music"
January 27-March 28, 2008
Artist and
educator Edee Joppich leads a group of women painters from the Visual Art
Association of Livonia in exploring the use of watercolors to describe
another art form: music.
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