In the early 1970s states raced to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment after it was passed in Congress. It seemed inevitable that the legislation, granting equal rights to men and women, would become the 27th amendment to the United States Constitution. Grassroots movements – for and against the amendment – mobilized swiftly in response. Highlighting […]
Elections don’t just happen. They’re designed and administered by over 10,000 local election offices throughout the United States. Ahead of the General Election, explore how election administrators design and execute an election in your community from the moment an election is scheduled to long after the final ballot has been cast. This exhibit is presented […]
Join us for Discover with Dole as we celebrate Independence Day from June 28 to July 7! Our Museum & Galleries will feature family-friendly crafts and activities for all ages, including scavenger hunts, trivia, coloring, and much more! Plus, learn about the life and legacy of one of Kansas' greatest sons, Robert J. Dole, and […]
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