Exhibits & Presentations

Leading Ladies of Michigan’s Past

February 24 – April 26, 2025

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All presentations are complimentary, but we recommend preregistration to guarantee sufficient seating.

The exhibit is free to explore!
Drop by any time between 10am–4pm,
Monday–Saturday, for a self-guided tour.

Rosa Parks’ famous bus ride is a well-known example of the strength, courage and ingenuity of Michigan’s women, but there are many more who also had an enormous impact on the lives of others. Leading Ladies of Michigan’s Past presents the stories of women who made changes, spurred progress, or broke barriers. Stories both large and small, whether they had local or global reach, highlight the ability of Michigan women to accomplish great things and pave the road to the future.

Across time, Michigan women fought to spur change in different arenas, and in different ways. The common thread among them all? Determination. The resolve of the women of our past forged a path for the progress earned by the women of the present. And the women of the future benefit from the tireless work of all the trailblazers who have come before them; as they continue to fight on.

Join us as we explore the stories of women who made and continue to make a difference.