Georgia Humanities Announces Host Sites for Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition
Traveling exhibition to visit six Georgia communities in 2026–2027
ATLANTA—Georgia Humanities is pleased to announce that six communities have been selected to host Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition exploring the history and promise of democracy in the United States—just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.
From April 2026 through January 2027, Voices and Votes will travel to Eatonton, Hartwell, Cartersville, Mount Vernon, Brunswick, and Dawson, where each site will host the exhibition for six weeks.
Presented through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program, Voices and Votes is based on a major exhibition at the National Museum of American History and examines how Americans have engaged with the democratic process—from revolution and suffrage to civil rights and civic participation today. The exhibition draws connections between past and present and encourages visitors to consider what democracy means in their own communities.
Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, will work closely with each site to develop unique exhibit content that connects the national themes of Voices and Votes to local stories of civic life in Georgia. Each host community will also receive seed funding for public programming and educational activities, with opportunities for local fundraising and corporate sponsorship to deepen community investment and impact.
“The 250th anniversary is not only a chance to look back, but also an opportunity to consider how we each contribute to the ongoing story of democracy,” said Mary Wearn, president of Georgia Humanities. “We’re excited to partner with these six host sites to bring Voices and Votes and these important conversations to communities across Georgia.”
The statewide tour schedule:
- Eatonton: April 18 – May 31, 2026
- Hartwell: June 7 – July 19, 2026
- Cartersville: July 26 – September 6, 2026
- Mount Vernon: September 13 – October 25, 2026
- Brunswick: November 1 – December 13, 2026
- Dawson: December 20, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is part of Museum on Main Street (MoMS), a partnership of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, state humanities councils, and local organizations nationwide that brings high-quality exhibitions to small and rural communities. The Georgia tour is proudly presented by Georgia Humanities as part of its America250 programming. For more information about the exhibition and how to get involved, visit GeorgiaHumanities.org or MuseumOnMainstreet.org/VoicesVotes.
About Georgia Humanities
Georgia Humanities connects people and communities to encourage understanding and inspire hope. Through grantmaking and public programs, we engage people of all ages and backgrounds to explore what shapes us as individuals and binds us together as Georgians. Funding for Georgia Humanities is provided by the Georgia General Assembly, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and various foundations, donors, and partners.
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