Photo courtesy of Uintah County Library Regional History Center
Voices & Votes
Democracy in America
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Utah Humanities, presents “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.” Opening at the Museum of Uintah County on August 15, 2026, “Voices and Votes” will be on view through October 17, 2026.
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National Woman’s Party march for women’s suffrage, Washington DC, 1917. National Museum of American History.
School and Group Tours
Explore the great leap of faith that sparked questions that continue to impact Americans: who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens, and whose voices will be heard?
Schedule your group tour and school tours today!
Photo courtesy of Uintah County Library Regional History Center
Special Events
Opening Day
The Smithsonian is Here!
August 15, 2026
10 AM to 3 PM
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Please join us to celebrate the opening of Voices & Votes in Vernal! Come at 10 AM for our official ribbon-cutting and welcoming remarks, then stay awhile for live music, games, and guided tours!
Crafting Change
Monthly Workshops with USU Extension
August 18, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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Join us for monthly craft workshops to learn new skills and improve well-being. August through October will include historic crafts paired with presentations about the power of using your voice when it matters most.
Family Craft Activity
Let Your Flag Fly High!
August 25, 2026
5 PM to 6 PM
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Flags are more than pieces of fabric – they are visual expressions of the people, places, values, and
aspirations that shape shared identity. Come learn about flags and then design your own!
Trivia Night
Use Your Voice!
August 28, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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Trivia Night is back! Test your knowledge of local history, using your voice, and voting! Great company and prizes await!
MUC Connect
Panel Discussion with Young Community Leaders
September 3, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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Join us across the courtyard at the Uintah County Library for a special panel featuring young community leaders who will compare their elected roles, as well as share their wins and struggles. Moderated by Uintah
County Commissioner Sonja Norton. Refreshments provided.
Real World Ready
Tour and Games for Teens
September 15, 2026
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Teens are invited to a guided tour of the Smithsonian exhibition, where we’ll learn about the American experiment through games and discussions.
MUC Connect
Guest Lecture by Charlotte Terry
September 17, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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MUC Connect will feature USU Professor Charlotte Terry. Join us for “Using our Voices: Democratic Participation in the Uinta Basin” to learn how Basinites have participated in the democratic process, and how these efforts connect to the push and pull of American democracy. Refreshments provided.
Crafting Change
Monthly Workshops with USU Extension
September 29, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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Join us for monthly craft workshops to learn new skills and improve well-being. August through October will include historic crafts paired with presentations about the power of using your voice when it matters most.
MUC Connect
Audience Guided Lecture by Katherine Kitterman
October 1, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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Choose your own adventure! Join us to learn about the history of democracy as it relates to Utah. Vote for the topics you want to learn about most. Plenty of audience Q & A. Refreshments provided.
Real World Ready
Games & Crafts for Teens
October 6, 2026
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Come play some games related to “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” and create your own diamond art key chains or bag charms!
Community Activity
Action Badges & Postcards with the Utah Museum of Fine Arts
October 10, 2026
1 PM to 3 PM
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America has a history of putting our ideas on buttons and badges – from campaign buttons to poster catchphrases, this tradition is over 250 years old! Get inspired by Voices & Votes and join a long tradition of encouraging voters by making your own “Get Out and Vote” buttons and postcards.
Crafting Change
Monthly Workshops with USU Extension
October 13, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
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Join us for monthly craft workshops to learn new skills and improve well-being. August through October will include historic crafts paired with presentations about the power of using your voice when it matters most.
Volunteers Needed!
Interested in helping with any of these events?
Our Partners
Voices & Votes: Democracy in America has been made possible at the Museum of Uintah County by Utah Humanities. Voices & Votes is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
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