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U.S. Civil Rights Trail Travel Guide

Throughout the 1950s and '60s, faith leaders, activists and everyday people took extraordinary measures to secure equality, voting rights and respect for African Americans. Today, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail honors their commitment and sacrifice. Check out these articles from the 2025 U.S. Civil Rights Trail Travel Guide to discover them for yourself.

Civil Rights Art Conquers Ignorance

Here are five U.S. Civil Rights Trail sites with artwork that will engage and educate viewers of all ages.

Immerse Your Travelers in the Civil Rights Movement

Here are five outstanding visitor experiences along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Contemporary Voices of the Civil Rights Movement

Everyday Americans recount the tragedy and triumph of the Civil Rights Movement.

Iconic Items of the Civil Rights Movement

Ordinary objects show the significance of the movement at museums and historic sites along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

U.S. Civil Rights Trail Builds a Growing Legacy

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail tells a story that’s still unfolding. These new sites are welcoming travelers.

Mark Your Calendars for These Civil Rights Events

If you plan to tour the U.S. CIvil Rights Trail with your group this year, be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.

2024 U.S. Civil Rights Trail Travel Guide

As the World Watches

The U.S. Civil Right Trail draws interest from across the globe.

Education Overcomes Ignorance During the Civil Rights Movement

The Carolinas raised students who refused to submit.

From the Civil War to Civil Rights

The Virginias and D.C. commemorate the struggle for equality.

Civil Rights Justice Becomes the Law

The I-10 Corridor marks where students and defendants fought and won.

Memorials of the Civil Rights Movement

The Southeast memorializes its marches and martyrs.

The Civil Rights Movement in the Midwest

The Midwest’s courts demanded desegregation.

The Roots of the Civil Rights Movement

The Mid-South honors the loss of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Emmett Till.

Local Highlights Along the Civil Rights Trail

Check out these local stops as you explore the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. 

2023 U.S. Civil Rights Trail Travel Guide

Living Legacies of the Civil Rights Movement

Civil rights heroes still share their stories.

Small Towns of the Civil Rights Movement

Small towns played huge roles in the quest for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.

Celebrating Education Equality

Students, teachers and activists fought together for equality in American schools during the Civil Rights Movement.

Enjoy Iconic Restaurants on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

These Black-owned restaurants offer heritage and great food in U.S. Civil Rights Trail cities.

Extraordinary Objects from the Civil Rights Movement

These incredible artifacts reflect the stories of the Civil Rights Movement.

Telling America’s Story

U.S. Civil Rights Trail presents a uniquely American story.

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