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 2024 U.S. Civil Rights Trail Travel Guide to discover them for yourself.
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.
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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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More to Explore on the Civil Rights Trail
New sites offer travelers many reasons to visit the trail.
Following in the Footsteps of the Civil Rights Movement
State trails highlight civil rights heritage.
Everyday Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Events at the following five sites in the South became turning points of the movement, and these sites are now part of the United States Civil Rights Trail.
The Movement’s Message Remains
These five civil rights ambassadors have made it their mission to continue telling the stories of the Civil Rights Movement in the hope those stories will influence the future.
Objects Became Icons of the Civil Rights Movement
Here are five civil rights artifacts and their stories that offer a window into the rich history on display at U.S. Civil Rights Trail stops across the country.
Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Although they are often overshadowed by the most prominent figures of the era, the contributions of these unsung heroes were instrumental in the effort’s success.
U.S. Civil Rights Trail Broadens its Reach
Innovative storytelling methods are bringing the civil rights story to new audiences.
Birmingham, a Civil Rights Icon
Birmingham spoke out then, and now, on civil rights.
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