15/04/2024
This Jackie Robinson Day, celebrate the men who helped pave the way for the integration of professional baseball at the Negro Leagues Museum.
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08/04/2024
When you visit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, the country’s first public park devoted to Dr. King, take time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we still need to go.
01/04/2024
Whitney M. Young Jr. dedicated his life to ending employment discrimination while transforming the Urban League into a formidable organization in the fight for justice. Visit his birthplace in Simpsonville, Kentucky to learn more about this Medal of Freedom recipient.
28/03/2024
From 1955 to 1956, Black Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, boycotted the segregated bus laws. In his 1958 painting “Walking,” Charles Henry Alston chose to show undistinguished human forms as they walked in protest of segregated buses. The painting celebrated the everyday people who formed the backbone of the civil rights era and their electrifying spirit.
12/03/2024
The Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, NC is located in a church that
has stood for over 130 years. Within you’ll find a space that promotes the
understanding of African American culture through a variety of events, activities,
and programs.
Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Discover the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement.
20/02/2024
Images of violence inflicted upon children and peaceful protesters forced all Americans to take notice. Many times, journalists had their cameras and film destroyed in an attempt to keep the realities of life for Black people in the South hidden from the public.
13/02/2024
David Jordan witnessed firsthand the sham of a court case that followed the tragic murder of Emmett Till. Hear his experience to understand the struggle of fighting for justice in an unjust system.
06/02/2024
Check out the latest landmarks and their stories on the U.S. Civil
Rights Trail.
01/02/2024
Black History Month is not a singular celebration of one subject or issue, but a chance to shine a light on the struggles and successes in the long journey for civil rights in America. You can find the stories that shaped this movement at landmarks across 15 states on the United States Civil Rights Trail, each one an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue to help create a better future.
Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Discover the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement.
24/01/2024
The National Civil Rights Museum is located in the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN and features expansive collections, exhibits, and educational programs dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It was here that he was tragically assassinated in 1968, but his legacy will live on forever.
Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Discover the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement.
15/01/2024
There is hardly a soul on this planet who isn’t aware of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. meant to the civil rights movement. But today is about more than awareness. Keep his vision alive by visiting Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta to learn more about his accomplishments and celebrate the change they brought about.
Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Discover the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement.
10/01/2024
The St. Louis Circuit Court saw some of the earliest fights for equality and justice. From Dred and Harriet Scott petitioning for freedom to Virginia Minor fighting for her right to vote, the legal cases here helped set in motion the long struggle for civil rights in America.
Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Discover the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement.
10/01/2024
The St. Louis Circuit Court saw some of the earliest fights for equality and justice. From Dred and Harriet Scott petitioning for freedom to Virginia Minor fighting for her right to vote, the legal cases here helped set in motion the long struggle for civil rights in America.
20/12/2023
Mix in some harmony and history with your holiday season soundtrack. The National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville takes you on a captivating tour of Black musical inspiration and innovation through the decades. Plan a fun and educational visit, and listen to the jingle of everything from gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, disco and hip hop along the way. Vacation
11/12/2023
The Louisville Downtown Civil Rights Trail brings to life the little-known stories of ordinary people who demonstrated for racial equality and conquered segregation in the Kentucky city. Their brave actions are preserved through historic markers throughout the downtown area. Walk in their footsteps and learn more about their impact. Kentucky Tourism
01/12/2023
Today marks the day Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus. Her bravery set off a chain of events that not only paved the way for the desegregation of public transport, but also impacted the Civil Rights Movement as a whole. Explore her astounding story and the Montgomery Bus Boycott that followed. Learn more. Sweet Home Alabama
29/11/2023
Mississippi was at the heart of some of the most inspiring — and tragic — stories of the Civil Right Movement. It’s also home to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, where you’ll find exhibits that cover the entire movement. You’ll also learn more about the murders of Medgar Evers and Emmett Till and how their stories affected civil rights and American life. Plan your visit.
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14/11/2023
Today is the anniversary of Ruby Bridges’ first day at the newly desegrated William Franz Elementary school in 1960 in Louisiana. Just one year before in Arkansas, another young girl, Sybil Jordan Hampton, was the youngest of five Black students in the second group to desegregate Little Rock Central High School. “[My] experience of the three years was that we were shunned,” Hampton recalls. “There was absolutely no one in my homeroom who ever spoke to me.” Despite that unwelcoming and difficult start, Hampton graduated in 1962 and went on to serve as a higher education administrator, philanthropic leader and political advisor. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2005. Explore more stories.
09/11/2023
Known as the matriarch of the Civil Rights Movement, Modjeska Monteith Simkins opened the doors of her cottage in Columbia, South Carolina, to help further social reform and Black equality in the South. Activists met and lodged here as they organized important civil rights action. Simkins’ home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1994. Book a tour to explore her impact. South Carolina
23/10/2023
“Jackie Robinson made my success possible. Without him, I would never have been able to do what I did.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate an incredible civil rights story through an incredible sports legend with a stop at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Robinson’s amazing athleticism helped break barriers through baseball. See where he started. FLORIDA
27/07/2023
Whether you’re on your commute, at the gym or on that big road trip, discover the music of the Civil Rights Movement and get inspired.
18/07/2023
The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum is a great addition to any trip to Kansas or Missouri. Learn about the life and times of the president who desegregated the military on your next visit. Visit Missouri
06/07/2023
In the summer of 1964, volunteers registered voters and educated students throughout Mississippi. Hear the story of Freedom Summer from one of its foot soldiers.
27/06/2023
When you visit places on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail in person, you’ll see history from a new perspective. Visit the sites and use the hashtag in your pics to share the experience.
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12/06/2023
Sixty years after his murder, Medgar Evers is remembered for serving his country in the military before fighting for equality for all Black Americans.
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06/06/2023
From rebellions to battles, Harpers Ferry was at the heart of the earliest civil rights moments. Don’t miss this national park on your next Appalachian adventure. West Virginia Tourism
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30/05/2023
When you’re planning your trip to Atlanta, visit the APEX Museum to discover artifacts and stories that span centuries of culture, from ancient civilizations to the modern Civil Rights Movement. Explore Georgia
Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Discover the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement.
25/05/2023
“I bought this backpack…I thought maybe we would be arrested.” – John Lewis. Discover hidden stories on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
17/05/2023
Brown v. Board of Education was a historic court decision for civil rights. But for Katherine Sawyer and others, it took real courage to put the idea into action.
14/05/2023
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens in Raleigh, N.C., is a tribute to the most influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Reflect on what the movement accomplished beneath the eyes of one of the most important people in history. Visit North Carolina
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From 1955 to 1956, Black Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, boycotted the segregated bus laws. In his 1958 painting “Walking,” Charles Henry Alston chose to show undistinguished human forms as they walked in protest of segregated buses. The painting celebrated the everyday people who formed the backbone of the civil rights era and their electrifying spirit. #CivilRightsHistory #USCivilRightsTrail #BlackHistory #BlackArtists
Elaine Lee Turner and her family stood up, sat in, and paid the price for the equality and justice they believed in. In fact, the Lee sisters became known as the most arrested family of the Civil Rights Movement. #CivilRights #USCivilRightsHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Camera - Ordinary Objects Extraordinary Stories
Images of violence inflicted upon children and peaceful protesters forced all Americans to take notice. Many times, journalists had their cameras and film destroyed in an attempt to keep the realities of life for Black people in the South hidden from the public. #civilrightshistory #USCivilRightsTrail #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistory #photography #camera
Emmett Till's Case - David Jordan
David Jordan witnessed firsthand the sham of a court case that followed the tragic murder of Emmett Till. Hear his experience to understand the struggle of fighting for justice in an unjust system. #civilrights #emmetttill #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory
In the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail podcast, historians and experts take a deep dive into the big cities and small towns that were at the heart of the state’s fight for equality and tell the stories of the people who stood up or sometimes sat down for what they believed in. #USCivilRightsTrail
Take a deep dive into the stories that shaped the movement. The United States Civil Rights Trail Podcast offers an intimate and informative look at the people, places and events that changed the world. #USCivilRightsTrail #podcast #SouthCarolina #civilrightshistory #civilrights
Music of the Movement
Whether you’re on your commute, at the gym or on that big road trip, discover the music of the Civil Rights Movement and get inspired. #USHistory #CivilRights #USCivilRightsTrail
The Story of Freedom Summer
In the summer of 1964, volunteers registered voters and educated students throughout Mississippi. Hear the story of Freedom Summer from one of its foot soldiers. #FreedomSummer #CivilRights #USCivilRightsTrail #LeslieBurlMclemore
“I bought this backpack…I thought maybe we would be arrested.” – John Lewis. Discover hidden stories on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. #CivilRights #USHistory #USCivilRightsTrail #JohnLewis #hiddenstories
Brown vs Board - Katherine Sawyer
Brown v. Board of Education was a historic court decision for civil rights. But for Katherine Sawyer and others, it took real courage to put the idea into action. #BrownvsBoard #USCivilRightsTrail #KatherineSawyer
Freedom Riders - Bernard LaFayette Jr.
Bernard LaFayette Jr. and his fellow Freedom Riders faced violent opposition along the way, but they knew that what they were doing was too important to back down. #CivilRights #USCivilRightsTrail #BernardLaFayetteJr #FreedomRiders
Virginia High School Walkouts
Dorothy Lockett Holcomb had her life turned upside down during the school walkouts in Farmville, Virginia. Poor conditions led to protests that changed her life and many others. #USCivilRightsTrail #BlackHistory #Virginia #DorothyHolocomb #civilrightshistory
When activists wore their Sunday best, it wasn’t a fashion statement. It was a political one. They hoped that press coverage of well-dressed people being manhandled by the police would turn public opinion in their favor. And it worked. #USCivilRightsTrail #Fashion
Birmingham Campaign – Rev. Arthur Price Jr.
At 16th Street Baptist Church, tragedy forced change. Visit where the defining moments of the Civil Rights Movement happened and see how history has shaped our present. #USCivilRightsTrail #History
It took 10-year-old Linda Brown’s bravery to instigate the 1954 United States Supreme Court case that marked a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. Kansas Tourism #USCivilRightsTrail #CivilRights #LindaBrown
Remembering Bloody Sunday - Betty Strong Boynton
On the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we remember the bravery of those who marched for justice and equality. #USCivilRightsTrail #BloodySunday
Reflection on Black History Month - Fred Gray
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the sacrifices of those who went before us to make the world a better place. But the Civil Rights Movement should be celebrated and learned from at all times. CivilRightsTrail.com gives you a way to visit important places from the movement to keep celebrating and keep learning. #USCivilRightsTrail #SouthernTravel #BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights Help continue this legacy by making a donation: www.tuskegeecenter.org/donate.html
Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-Ins | Robert Tyrone Patterson Sr.
The sit-ins organized at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, North Carolina, were pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement that served as the catalyst for businesses to desegregate across the South. #USCivilRightsTrail #BlackHistory #BHM #SouthernTravel #NorthCarolina #BlackHistoryMonth
Nashville Sit-Ins | Bernard LaFayette Jr.
Nashville was the site of numerous nonviolent sit-ins in the fight to desegregate places of business. These actions gained national attention and were integral to the passing of laws that helped the Civil Rights Movement gain traction. Visit Nashville’s U.S. Civil Rights Trail historic sites. #USCivilRightsTrail #BlackHistory #Tennessee #SouthernTravel #BlackHistoryMonth #MadeInTN
The Civil Rights Movement began by breaking barriers through baseball. Seeing the athleticism of African American teams, Andrew “Rube” Foster – manager and owner of the Chicago American Giants and a former player himself – called a meeting at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City, Missouri, to discuss the future of Black athletes in baseball. It was at that meeting in 1920, with other Midwestern team owners in attendance, that the Negro National League was born. See that legacy today at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. #BlackHistoryMonth #USCivilRightsTrail #Missouri #Florida
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