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"We Stand on Their Shoulders:" A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting

Monday, August 31

All Day

Location: Shorewood Public Library

The Wisconsin Historical Society presents "We Stand on Their Shoulders:" A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting, a traveling exhibit that explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights a few key leaders. Covering the ratification of the 19th Amendment, 1921 Wisconsin Equal Rights Act, 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, and 1965 Voting Rights Act, the eight-panel display shares the important story of women’s quest for political rights and recognition through quotes, photographs, and a timeline of events.

The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, September 13th, 2020. It is co-sponsored by the Shorewood Public Library and the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library.

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