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San Bernardino County Museum Unveils Registrar of Voters’ Voter Education Exhibit

Features historical voting artifacts, educational resources and BallotMobile Instagram wall ahead of Nov. 5 General Election; Raises awareness for registering to vote and becoming an Election Day poll worker

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. (August 29, 2024) – Today, the San Bernardino County Museum, in collaboration with the Registrar of Voters, unveiled a new pop-up voter education exhibit. The temporary exhibit will help educate San Bernardino County residents and visitors about the county’s rich civic history and remind people of the role they all play in a vibrant, responsive and resilient democracy.

The Registrar of Voters’ exhibit will be featured in the main lobby entrance throughout the fall, offering visitors a fun, accessible experience into the electoral process ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election. "This museum exhibit is a testament to our ongoing commitment to voter education and community outreach," said Stephenie Shea, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. "We are thrilled to partner with the San Bernardino County Museum to bring this exhibit to life, offering a tangible connection to the County’s voting heritage and encouraging civic participation through registering to vote or becoming an election worker."

Visitors to the museum will see a part of San Bernardino’s election history, including historical artifacts that showcase the evolution of voting in San Bernardino County over the last few decades. These include a Pollstar Punch Card System from the 1990s and a Datavote Ballot Punch from the 1980s, along with demonstration ballots. These are the last types of punch-card voting systems used in American elections, which have been replaced by newer paper-based systems.

Also on display is the Registrar of Voters’ ceremonial Golden Ballot, representing the significance of each ballot cast in an election. It is the centerpiece of the BallotMobile: Traveling Voter Education campaign, a first-of-its-kind initiative to reach all areas of the county with resources to help people register to vote and make informed decisions in the democratic process. Informational banners and a selfie-worthy backdrop complete the BallotMobile portion of the exhibit.

"Voting is such a vital aspect of this nation’s democracy and the history of our County," said San Bernardino County Museum Director David Myers. "We are thrilled to highlight how voting has evolved over the last few decades as well as the more recent efforts of the Registrar of Voters to inform our visitors and County residents through the BallotMobile. We are privileged to participate in the Registrar of Voters’ countywide voter-education campaign."

For County visitors, voter registration forms and poll worker applications are conveniently available. The exhibit at the San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are admitted free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, visit Elections.SBCounty.gov.

About San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is responsible for all aspects of the election process for the county’s residents. It administers local, state, and federal elections in San Bernardino County, including the management of voting systems, the employment and training of poll workers, election ballot processing, and vote tallying. The Registrar of Voters also performs all voter registration functions, including the storage and maintenance of voter registration records. It also provides voting-related services to voters, elected officials, campaigns, and other voting interest groups.

About San Bernardino County Museum: The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural, and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the County, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.   

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