U.S. Civil Rights Trail

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04/30/2026

Test your civil rights knowledge across college campuses.

These universities shaped the Civil Rights Movement in ways you might not expect. Some hosted pivotal meetings. Others sparked cultural movements. How well do you know their stories? Swipe to find out.

Learn more in person here: https://bit.ly/3Zd7QKJ

04/24/2026

Every movement needs those who are willing to lead the way.

The Gloucester Museum of History honors those pioneers of progress whose tenacity and sacrifice changed Virginia's trajectory. Add this stop to your spring travels and explore a town where history and coastal charm meet.

Discover the stories of resilience here: https://bit.ly/3OsPh3s

04/15/2026

Sometimes breaking barriers means stepping up to bat.

On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first Black player in Major League Baseball since 1884. Discover his story and more at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.

Witness how legends transformed the sport here: https://bit.ly/4e7XKTW

04/09/2026

The tide wasn't the only thing that turned in 1964.

Wade-ins at St. Augustine Beach Hotel and Beachfront made global headlines when Black and white activists entered segregated waters together. Their courage captured major attention and helped accelerate the passage of the Civil Rights Act later that year.

Experience the “Waves of Change” for yourself here: https://bit.ly/4dyTaOy

03/27/2026

An ordinary object. Extraordinary impact.

Cameras turned hidden violence into front-page news. They made distant struggles impossible to ignore. They gave the world a true view of the Civil Rights Movement.

Now it's your turn to see these places and capture history for yourself: https://bit.ly/4bJwgTn

03/21/2026

In Alabama, Highway 80 holds more than miles—it holds a movement.

Marchers walked 54 miles from Selma to Montgomery for the right to vote, in March 1965, camping along Highway 80 and facing opposition at every turn. Stop by the Lowndes Interpretive Center and discover the stories along this historic stretch of highway.

Step into history: https://bit.ly/4bpjgC9

03/11/2026

Visiting Charleston this Spring? Don’t miss this meaningful museum.

The International African American Museum sits on the same site where nearly half of all enslaved Africans first arrived in America. It's powerful, profound, and right in the heart of where you're already exploring!

Make your trip mean something more and visit here: https://bit.ly/4sIvDz4

03/07/2026

Some bridges you cross. This one we remember.

Just over sixty years ago today, 600 marchers faced violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge while demanding voting rights. What happened on Bloody Sunday shocked the nation and accelerated change.

Explore the bridge that became a turning point and walk in their footsteps: https://bit.ly/406zKIT

02/26/2026

Individual courage can create lasting change.

Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore dedicated their lives to organizing communities and demanding equality across Florida. As fearless NAACP leaders, they registered voters, fought for equal pay for teachers and refused to stay silent.

Engage in a legacy that moved the nation forward: https://bit.ly/4taXpFn.

02/17/2026

Food didn’t just satisfy hunger. It fueled a movement

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant served unforgettable Creole dishes and as headquarters for change. In a time of segregated dining, the restaurant provided a place where civil rights leaders could meet freely, plan boldly and build the movement that transformed America.

Experience a place where history came together: https://bit.ly/3ZzcLWJ.

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