This exhibition examines voting rights with an emphasis on the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Beginning with the founding era and going up to the election of 2000, this exhibition explores the complex history of the right to vote that forms the core of our nation’s democracy. Topics include voting as a constitutional right, women’s suffrage, Reconstruction and Jim Crow era voting rights, the Civil Rights Movement, and the enfranchisement of Indigenous peoples.
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
Size: Seven freestanding retractable panels, each 33" x 81", requiring 21 running feet for display.
Rental Fees: $450 for a four-week display period
Purchase Information: This exhibition is not currently available for purchase.
Please email exhibitions@gilderlehrman.org for more information about the exhibition and education@gilderlehrman.org for more information about The Right to Vote project.
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
These materials will be available once you book your exhibition:
- Exhibition Guide including program ideas, suggested reading, and full panel text
- Educator’s Guide to assist with integrating the exhibition into your coursework
- Detailed Set-Up Instructions