The Samuel Phoenix Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Lake Geneva Public Library are teaming up to bring a special exhibit to the Lake Geneva area.
“We Stand on Their Shoulders: A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting” is a Wisconsin Historical Society traveling exhibit that will be on display at the Lake Geneva Library courtesy of the local DAR chapter.
The display is free and open to the public through Feb. 9 during regular library hours.
According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, the traveling display “We Stand on Their Shoulders: A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting” explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights a few key leaders.
Covering the ratification of the 19th Amendment, 1921 Wisconsin Equal Rights Act, 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, and 1965 Voting Rights Act, the eight-panel display shares the important story of women’s quest for political rights and recognition through quotes, photographs, and a timeline of events.”
Lake Geneva is the first community in the state to host the exhibit.
The Lake Geneva Public Library is at 918 W. Main St.
For hours of operation, visit lakegeneva.lib.wi.us.
For more information on the exhibit go to wisconsinhistory.org.
