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SUMMARY:Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US exhibit at the Columbus Lowndes Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System is hosting the traveling exhibit Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US\, organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History\, from June 26-August 21\, 2026. \nThe Who Can Vote? exhibition examines voting rights\, emphasizing 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. \nThe exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing during regular operating hours Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm\, Fridays 9am to 2pm\, and Saturdays 9am to 2pm.​ \nTo learn more about the exhibit\, visit www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/traveling-exhibitions/who-can-vote-brief-history-voting-rights-us.  \nFor more information on the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History\, visit www.gilderlehrman.org. \nFor more information\, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.
URL:https://www.visitcolumbusms.org/event/who-can-vote-a-brief-history-of-voting-rights-in-the-us-exhibit-at-the-columbus-lowndes-public-library/
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: “Conquer by a Drawn Game”
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi University for Women presents “Conquer by a Drawn Game\,” the fourth episode from the new Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution. \nThis episode covers the period from January 1777 to February 1778. As America braces for a third year of devastating war\, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown\, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States. \n​The entire documentary is 6 episodes total with each episode running approximately 2 hours in length. The W will show all episodes throughout 2026. \n​​Admission is free and open to the public.​ \n​For more information\, call the MUW Department of History\, Political Science\, and Geography at (662) 329-7390.
URL:https://www.visitcolumbusms.org/event/film-screening-conquer-by-a-drawn-game/
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