Reopening March 1
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.
Virtual programs
Book Talk: The Watsons Go to Birmingham
During the 25th anniversary edition release of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963, Christopher Paul Curtis discusses the novel’s continued impact for generations with renowned author and poet Jason Reynolds in a virtual conversation hosted virtually by the museum on March 2, 2021 at 6:00pm Central.
A Conversation with Ruby Bridges & Chelsea Clinton
Join us for a virtual event on Feburary 25 as the two education advocates share personal stories, struggle, Southern roots and congruent pathways that have brought them where they are today.
King Day: A Virtual Celebration
On the national holiday, the Museum presents King Day: A Virtual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday January 18, at 12:00 noon and 6:00pm Central.
King Day Small But Mighty Storytime
For young viewers, museum educator Dory Lerner will share a “Small But Mighty Storytime” reading of the book My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart written by Angela Farris Watkins on January 18, at 2:00pm and 4:00pm Central.
MORE Small But Mighty Storytimes
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
As we continue to adjust to the changes happening in our communities and lives in this quarterly newsletter, we are reminded of lessons learned from the Civil Rights Movement: understand the issues, ask the question “is this just,” and be persistent and tenacious in seeking justice.
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