INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER AND MUSEUM

GREENSBORO, NC

The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is a non-profit organization based in Greensboro, North Carolina, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The museum was established in 2010 and is housed in the historic Woolworth Building, which was the site of a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement.

On February 1, 1960, four African American college students sat down at the Woolworth lunch counter and requested service, sparking a wave of sit-ins across the country. The museum offers visitors a chance to experience this history through interactive exhibits, films, and a recreated lunch counter.

The museum explores the history of the Civil Rights Movement from the 1950s to the present day, highlighting the contributions of both well-known figures and unsung heroes. Exhibits cover topics such as voting rights, segregation, and the legacy of the movement.

In addition to the museum exhibits, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum offers educational programs, community events, and guided tours. The museum aims to inspire visitors to become active participants in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and social justice.

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER AND MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GREENSBORO NC. US MID #8403700084

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 3362749199
• website: http://sitinmovement.org

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER AND MUSEUM
301 N ELM ST
GREENSBORO
NC
27401

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