Name: From 1776 to the Ballot Box
Start: 2026-10-12
End: 2026-10-12

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History transforms hearts and minds by promoting understanding of the natural world, our place in it, and our impact on it. They bring campus and community together in participatory and inclusive learning experiences to explore the processes of science and to address urgent global and local challenges.

The building design blurs the boundaries between public and research areas, putting science on display. All-new exhibits and educational programs feature LSA’s world-class natural science collections, cutting-edge research by U-M faculty, and interdisciplinary topics of global and local concern.

U-M Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Since 1983 Ashley's has been a part of downtown Ann Arbor and its charm. Ashley's brings you a world class selection of beer and ale, from the hoppy British bitters to the dark lagers of South Germany, from the classic Pilsners of Bohemia to the arcane fruit beers of Flanders, from the craft micro-brew beers of the US Pacific northwest to the finest Michigan micro-brews. There are also over 60 single malt scotches. The menu includes steaks, fish & chips, vegetarian items, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Ashley's Ann Arbor

Bivouac specializes in outdoor clothing and gear as well as in indoor fashion, offering men’s and women’s clothing. Get all the best supplies for camping, climbing & other outdoor pursuits.

Bivouac

This Japanese restaurant and Sushi bar offers dozens of sushi rolls, sushi combinations, and sashimi.

Mama Satto Sushi & Noodle Bar

Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The auditorium was named in honor of Arthur Hill, who served as a regent of the university from 1901 to 1909 Designed by architect Albert Kahn, this internationally acclaimed auditorium has been an architectural and cultural fixture in Ann Arbor for over a quarter century. Hosts the finest in world-renowned classical and contemporary music.

U-M Hill Auditorium

Located in the famous Nickels Arcade. Serving coffee by the cup, variety of coffee beverages available. Also selling merchandise including t-shirts and travel cups.

Comet Coffee

One of a few museums throughout the world devoted to preserving the history of dentistry.

The Museum exhibits and preserves a historical museum collection containing over 25,000 objects focused on the history of dentistry with particular interest on dental practice and technology in the United States and Michigan dating from the 18th century to today. They are dedicated to educating audiences about the history of dentistry through museum exhibition, related programs, research, and preservation of the collections.

The Sindecuse Museum was created in 1991 with a gift from Gordon H. Sindecuse, DDS, a 1921 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

U-M Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry

Under the management of native Jamaican Robert Campbell, Jamaican Jerk Pit, is a small, unique restaurant serving up the very best Caribbean dishes. Although our dining area is small in scale, our dishes are packed with huge flavor and tropical flare. You can be sure you’ll find scrumptious meals here, using only the freshest ingredients and imported goods. Jamaican Jerk Pit strives on making each meal very authentic to what you would find in any Caribbean kitchen.

Featured dishes include specialties from around the islands such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bahamas, just to name a few. The island staff knows just the right way to deliver unique and tasty meals, time and time again. To maximize your taste satisfaction, each entree is made-to-order, fresh in the kitchen. Nothing mass produced here. Island foods have been known by most to be hot and spicy, but “no worries”! They cater to your unique tastes and spice levels.

Jamaican Jerk Pit

The Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is a shoe-box theatre located within the Michigan League. Theatre is used for UM School of Music Theatre & Dance performances.

Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre - University Productions

The Michigan League provides the University community with elegant facilities and superb catering services, creating the perfect atmosphere for meetings and special events. The venue is home to a variety of well-appointed meeting rooms, the Mendelssohn Theatre, Maizie's Kitchen & Market, several lounges, the Inn at the League, and an information desk.

University of Michigan - Michigan League

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Join the staff of the Clements Library and the U-M History Club to learn about American voting history and the Revolutionary War-era materials held right here on central campus. Peruse the exhibit “Who Counts? A History of Voting in America,” develop a voting plan for this November with students from Turn Up Turnout, and play a game of Jeopardy to test your knowledge on voting and Revolutionary War history while snacking on pizza!

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