Material Culture Displays

Voting Democracy & Design: Material Culture Displays

The assembled display at Evansdale provides insights into voting culture and history. This exhibit is particularly significant during this critical election year, as it offers valuable insights into the culture and history of voting. It features a curated collection of ballots, a mechanical voting machine training device, informative "field guides" to ballot design, and various voting ephemera. Highlights include a mechanical voting machine training unit from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a diverse range of ballots from around the world, and campaign materials from various post-communist states, such as Ukrainian campaign flags and other branded items. By engaging with this diverse array of objects, visitors may deepen their understanding of the evolution of voting practices and the importance of informed participation in the democratic process.