National Civil Rights Museum
THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM in Memphis, Tennessee, was opened in September of 1991 at the site of the Lorraine Motel, scene of the tragic 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. The Museum is dedicated to bringing a greater understanding of the lessons of the civil rights movement and its impact on the human rights movement worldwide. The history of the struggle for freedom and equality is traced from its roots in the early 1600s. As well as Dr. King, exhibits and programs explore the experiences of Nat Turner, Sarah C. Roberts, Dred Scott, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, Rosa Parks, the Memphis Bus Boycott, Mahatma Ghandi, and many other pivotal figures. Since its establishment in 1991, the National Civil rights Museum has sponsored and presented the Freedom Award to both a national and international recipient. The Freedom Award honors those who have made significant contributions in the battle for human rights. Recent recipients include Colin Powell, Rosa Parks, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, and Coretta Scott King. Executive Director Beverly Robertson gave B. a tour of the museum, explaining its history and importance in preserving the story of the struggle for equality and rights. For more information visit The National Civil Rights Museum on the web, or in person: The National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN 38103-4214
(tel) 901-521-9699
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