The Rose Theatre will host an exhibit entitled, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” from April 23rd, 2025 to June 4th, 2025. Maryville is one of only xis Missouri locations chosen by the Missouri Arts Council for the Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes” Museum on Main Street program. Designed for small-town museums, libraries, and cultural organizations, “Voices and Votes” will serve as a community meeting place for conversation about democracy. The traveling exhibit is based on the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s exhibition called, “American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith.” It is brought to Maryville through the courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute and the Missouri humanities Council.
“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” examines the American experiment of government “of, by and for the people” in rural areas, and how each generation seeks to form a “more perfect union.” From the revolution and suffrage, to civil rights and casting ballots, every citizen in every community is part of this ever evolving story.
The exhibit explores the origins of American democracy, the struggles to obtain and keep the vote, how democracy works, the right to petition and protest, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. “Voices and Votes” features historical and contemporary photos; educational and archival video; multimedia interactive games; and campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.
Four Maryville organizations are partnering to bring this exhibit to Maryville: Nodaway Community Theater Company, Make It Maryville, Nodaway County Historical Society, and Maryville Public Library. Additional exhibits involving voting rights and responsibilities will be on display at the historical society’s museum and at the library while the Smithsonian exhibit is at The Rose
The Rose Theater is located at 120 West Third Street in Maryville. Hours for the exhibit are currently set for Fridays from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M., on Sundays from 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M., and by special arrangement for groups of ten or more. For further information or group reservations, contact rosetheatre.maryville@gmail.com
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