Museum on Main Street
When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence, they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a 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 do you participate as a citizen?
- How do we encourage more people to participate in our democracy?
This program has ended. The New Jersey tour of the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" exhibit closed in January 2023. But, good news! You can still explore information and photos from the exhibit and find current information on related Democracy Conversation Project events on this page.
About the Program
From April 2022 through January 2023, NJCH hosted opportunities across the state to discuss questions about our democracy. 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.
This collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program brought the exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America to six community colleges around New Jersey. NJCH also be supported democracy-related public humanities programs at nonprofit organizations—creating chances for people to share their views on the topics of democracy and civic engagement.
Explore the different engagement opportunities below!
At NJCH, we believe that everyone should have access to humanities programming. Based on your organization and desired topics/formats, we offer programs—often subsidized by our federal and corporate funding—so that you can bring high quality humanities programs to your audiences.
