International Civil Rights Museum Opening in Forty-Eight Hours

Two more days and the International Civil Rights Center & Museum will open. Greensboro, North Carolina is bursting with pride at the thought of this museum becoming a reality. We have waited for it to open for a long time. As stated on their website, "the International Civil Rights Center & Museum is an archival center, collecting museum and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. The museum celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement."

If you ever come to Greensboro, this is a must-see museum. We're sharing this photo with Weekend Reflections in the hopes of bringing more people into our town and this new resource. Festivities centered around the grand opening are many. From Girl Scouts to local political leaders the ribbon cutting at 8am will be well attended.

 

Comments

[ChefKar]

Great reflections in the shot, but more importantly is the significance of the museum. May the opening go well and be proudly visited by all that should understand where our country has been and the progress we actually have made.

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[Ellie]

This is a great reflection, because the museum will be a reflection on the history and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement. Great choice. Is it snowing there as much as here in Raleigh?

[Kathy]

Wonderful reflection shot, on many levels. What a beautiful monument to how far we've come. And hopefully a catalyst to continue the work of so many.

[Chuck]

I trust we'll see some photos from inside once the doors open?

[Jacob]

As a former teacher of American history it seems that the Civil Rights movement in this country was sparked by the sit-down lunch counter protests in Greensboro...

If I remember correctly, then it is very appropriate that a museum such as this be situated in your fair city. (And I see from your comments that I do remember correctly. :-))

Let's hope the museum is worn down by the tread makes of thousands of shoes! We've come a long way, but I have been amazed (since the election of President Obama) how much farther we have to go!

[Melissa B.]

Love your reflection! Have you read John Lewis' memoir? He's got some vivid tales about the lunch counter sit-ins in Greensboro, Nashville, etc. Powerful stuff.

[RuneE]

Reflections on the outside and even more on the inside.

Thank you for the comment!

[dianne]

kudos to Greensboro!

the reflections are nice
definitely a place I would like to visit

[John McDevitt]

Excellent shot.

[James]

I like the sign and the street light. Very eye catching.