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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
DESCRIPTION:Voices and Votes: Democracy in America\,  a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit about our democracy.\nEngage with the story of Our Democracy through engaging storytelling\, multimedia displays and oral interviews from local Albany residents.\nThis traveling Smithsonian Exhibit is on loan to Underground Railroad Education Center through January 9\, 2026. Because the Interpretive Center is not available\, the New York State Museum has very kindly offered space for the exhibit to be set up on the 4th floor Terrace Level of the Museum. An incredibly rich and thought provoking interactive display of voting rights in America\, past to present. \nMore information from the Smithsonian is available by clicking here – https://museumonmainstreet.org/VoicesVotes \nNew York State Museum hours – Tuesday through Sunday 9:30am-5pm \nAnd remember to view the other fantastic exhibits on display at the New York State Museum. Museum staff work diligently to create engaging exhibits about New York State yesterday and today\, reminding us of what came before us\, where we are today\, and where we might go in the future. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/voices-and-votes-democracy-in-america/
LOCATION:New York Sate Museum\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
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SUMMARY:"The Spirit of Philadelphia: A Call to Recover the Founding Principles” - a conversation with Chris Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Author Chris Gibson\, whose resume includes US Army officer\, former U.S. Representative\, and retired Siena College President will be speaking about key concepts from his book The Spirit of Philadelphia – A Call to Recover the Founding Principles.\nThis includes: Has the United States strayed from the founding principles? Is voting still important?\nErica Smitka\, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New York State will interview him and moderate questions from the audience.\nThe event is hosted by the Leagues of Women Voters of Rensselaer County and Albany County.\nPlease register at https://tinyurl.com/4fxw2cbv to ensure sufficient seating.\nContact Joan Rogers or MaryKate Owens\, lwvac@lwvalbany.org\, 518-545-4860 with questions.\nAlso plan to tour the interactive Smithsonian exhibit Voices and Votes before or after the program. It highlights the history of participatory democracy.\n\nVoices and Votes: Democracy in America is a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit hosted by Underground Railroad Education Center in collaboration with the New York State Musuem. The exhibit is located on the 4th floor terrace level of the New York State Museum. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/the-spirit-of-philadelphia-a-call-to-recover-the-founding-principles-a-conversation-with-chris-gibson/
LOCATION:New York Sate Museum\, 222 Madison Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12230
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