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International Civil Rights Center and Museum

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

In 1960, four African American college students in Greensboro, North Carolina, entered an F.W. Woolworth and sat at the whites-only lunch counter, demanding to be served. This event sparked a wave of sit-ins across the country and helped to shape the future of the civil rights movement.

That building is the home of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM). It was created to commemorate that pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Founded in 2010, the ICRCM is dedicated to those brave students, who had a significant impact on the civil rights movement.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that tell the story of the civil rights movement and its impact. Visitors can explore interactive displays, watch videos and view artifacts from the era. The museum also hosts lectures, workshops and other educational programs.

The ICRCM serves as a reminder that the struggle for civil rights is ongoing and we must continue to work together to ensure all people have equal rights and opportunities. SITINMOVEMENT.ORG

National Museum of African American History and Culture

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Opened in 2016, the museum is dedicated to the documentation of African and African American life, history and culture. The museum is home to more than 37,000 artifacts, including the earliest surviving copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, a segregated Southern Railway car and a Tuskegee Airmen flight suit.

The museum’s permanent exhibitions detail the African American experience from the Middle Passage to the present day. Visitors can explore the history of the civil rights movement, the impact of slavery on the United States and the contributions of African Americans to the nation’s culture and society. The museum also features interactive exhibits, films and educational programs.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is an important resource for understanding the African American experience. Its collections and exhibitions provide insight into the struggles, triumphs and ongoing legacy of African Americans in the United States.

The museum is free to visit, but timed entry tickets are required. NMAAHC.SI.EDU