Celebrating 30 years!

Plan your visit now

This history is more important than ever.  We remain seriously committed to the safety of our guests and staff and to sharing the stories that changed our nation. We invite you to be a change maker. Schedule your visit the National Civil Rights Museum.

Past Virtual Events

Small But Mighty Story time

Since 2017, the Museum has presented its Small but Mighty Storytime for Young Activists and Families.  With the recent pandemic, the museum’s Education Department is delivering this program online with virtual book readings by museum K-12 Educator, Dory Lerner.  The sessions are a time to explore new interests, discover exciting places, and learn history while at home and engage young minds. Dory will introduce principles of nonviolence and peace, encourage friendship and discuss activism. As she reads stories aloud and demonstrates fun activities, her goal is to realize the potential in young listeners to help make the world a better place.

At the Lorraine Newsletter

Summer 2021 – As the museum celebrated its 30th anniversary, some of the same ideals that built this sacred place continue to sustain it, especially in these last nearly two years. These ideals resulted in collaboration and the desire to teach, inspire and uphold a world-changing history. The National Civil Rights Museum team, now ably led by Dr. Russell Wigginton, celebrated its 30th Anniversary in September 2021. It looks forward to the next 30 years of growth - as a key national thought leader ready to innovate, educate and inspire.

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