Experience the story of American democracy through the powerful words that helped shape it. Democracy Out Loud brings history to life through live public readings of speeches, laws, letters, and other writings from individuals who fought to expand voting rights in the United States. From the nation’s founding through the struggles for women’s suffrage, the Civil Rights Movement, and beyond, these voices reveal how the promise of democracy has grown over time.
This program complements the traveling exhibition Who Can Vote?: A Brief History of Voting Rights in the U.S., on view Monday, April 6 – Sunday, May 3 in the Living Room (1st Floor) of the Haverford Township Free Library. The exhibition explores the complex history of voting rights—from the founding era through the election of 2000—highlighting the role of the U.S. Constitution and the ongoing interplay between state and federal governments in determining who is allowed to vote.
The Haverford Township Free Library is participating in a Township-wide collaboration of non-profit organizations producing a special series of events celebrating the semiquincentennial in 2026.
