MPT Featured in Women's Exhibit

MPT Featured in Women's Exhibit

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September 13, 2005 02:51 PM mpt@michiganpeaceteam.org

MPT Featured in Women's Exhibit

MPT is honored to be included in the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame exhibit this month. The exhibit features work that women have done from "A-Z". The exhibit organizers designated the letter "P" for peacemaker, and feature the work of MPT members.

The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame is located in Lansing at 213 W. Main Street, next to the Cooley Gardens. The Center is a museum, historic site, and women's art gallery with beautiful walking gardens.

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