Cultural Institution & Museum

International Civil Rights Center & Museum

Front view of the International of International Civil Rights Center & Museum. Image source: Shutterstock

Introduction

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, stands as a monument to the struggle for civil rights in the United States and around the world. Housed in the historic Woolworth building, the site of the 1960 sit-in by four African American college students, the museum preserves and honors this pivotal moment in civil rights history. These sit-ins served as a catalyst for the civil rights movement, making the museum a landmark of national significance.

Outstanding museum bringing you right into the experience of the early and continuing civil rights movement. STRONGLY RECOMMEND docent-guided tour (shout out to Darren). The museum makes the terrible history of racism and its impact tangible, using exhibits that help you feel it from the first-person perspective. The exhibits also highlight student and adult activists who have made a difference and continue to do so, telling the stories of how they did it. I will go back again, and bring others. Well worth it.

The museum serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the power of collective action in confronting injustice. It stands not only as a tribute to the past but also as a call to action for current and future generations. Visitors leave with a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement's impact and the ongoing struggle for human rights worldwide, making the International Civil Rights Center & Museum an essential destination for anyone interested in the history and future of civil rights.