Museum on Main Street

Through a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, Georgia Humanities hosts Museum on Main Street, a program that provides small and rural communities across the state with access to Smithsonian traveling exhibitions.

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America tours Georgia April 2026 to January 2027

When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced the radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy, but in its citizens. That great leap sparked questions that continue to impact Americans:

  • Who has the right to vote?
  • What are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens?
  • Whose voices will be heard?
  • How can you participate as a citizen?
  • How do we encourage more people to participate in our democracy?

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America provides a springboard for discussions about those very questions and how they are reflected in our local stories. Democracy demands action, reaction, vision, and revision. From revolution and suffrage, to civil rights and casting ballots, everyone in every community is part of this ever-evolving story – the story of democracy in America.

Voices and Votes is based on a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History called American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

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Voices and Votes Sponsors

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. To learn more, visit museumonmainstreet.org.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring Voices and Votes? Contact us to learn more.

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