FAYETTE CNTY CVIL RGHTS MUSUEM

SILVER SPRING, MD

The Fayette County Civil Rights Museum in Silver Spring, Maryland is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of civil rights and social justice in the United States, with a special focus on the African American experience. It was founded by Dr. Joanne Bland, a civil rights activist who marched in Selma, Alabama in 1965. The museum is housed in a 19th century building that was once a segregated school for African American children.

The museum houses a variety of exhibits and artifacts, including photos, documents, and other memorabilia from the civil rights movement. Visitors can learn about the history of the civil rights movement, from the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The museum also offers educational programs and workshops on topics such as race, police brutality, and voter suppression.

The museum also hosts special events and performances, including lectures and workshops, film screenings, and art shows. In addition, there is a gift shop where visitors can purchase books, posters, and other items related to the civil rights movement.

The Fayette County Civil Rights Museum is a great place to learn about the history of civil rights in the United States and to honor those who fought for justice and equality.

FAYETTE CNTY CVIL RGHTS MUSUEM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SILVER SPRING MD. US MID #8402400633

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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FAYETTE CNTY CVIL RGHTS MUSUEM
PO BOX 1813
SILVER SPRING
MD
20915-1813

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