International Civil Rights Center and Museum

International Civil Rights Center and Museum is a history museum Downtown Greensboro Greensboro located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (336) 274-9199

  • Website

    sitinmovement.org

  • X (Twitter)

    sitinmuseum

  • Type

    History Museum

Address

132 S. Elm Street Greensboro , NC 27401 United States

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Amy Cummings

There aren’t as many artifacts as other, larger museums , but this is definitely worth a visit as it’s home of the original Woolworth’s counter. Do a guided tour !

Zaidah Nicole

Excellent exhibits . Take the tour ... Dillon was awesome! Very knowledgeable , very friendly . The Walk of Shame is heartbreaking.

BET

Memorializes the courage & commitment 4 N.C. A&T freshmen who sat down at the "whites only" lunch counter and ignited America's sit-in movement . See more AF-American accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM

C-SPAN

Young civil rights activists took a stand against segregation by sitting down at the Woolworth lunch counter , launching a wave of Greensboro sit-ins in the 1960s. Watch this video for more info. Read more

Waleed ????????

If you live in Greensboro, it is worth it to go the museum and make sure to take a tour .

Greensboro, NC (@greensboro_nc)

International Civial Rights Museum Sit-Ins the Greensboro Four NC A&T State University Students F.W. Woolworth S. Elm St W. Febuary One Pl http://pic.twitter.com/ZeLMeBCT

Soundtrack For a Revolution

The Museum celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement . Join the Revolution: http://ow.ly/8sS8E Read more

Visit North Carolina

The Museum is located in the former F.W. Woolworth retail store where four NC A&T State University students staged the historic sit-in that would spark a national movement of nonviolent protests .

Smithsonian Channel

A piece of the lunch counter where the Greensboro Four staged their historic Woolworth’s sit-ins now resides in the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. (From Aerial America) Read more

Bre Pettis

Great museum . Even more important today than ever.

Hirohiro Usagi

A moving and educational experience unlike any other. Highly recommend

Yolanda Ross-Kagler

Wonderful exhibit . Will visit again

USA TODAY

Opened in 2010, the 50th anniversary of famous Woolworth 's counter sit-in, the Int'l Civil Rights Center & Museum tells the story of four black college students who changed America. Read more

Joel Goldstein

Docent tours have improved. They added rotating exhibits .

Sam Burnett

This is a great place to visit make sure u take the tour

Joe Bradley

Well worth the $10 for a guided tour . Brandon is an incredible guide. Amazing galleries .

Jennifer McMillan

What an amazing piece of history. The staff is incredible and a pleasure.

Hashim Warren

The tour really brings the history to life. So, take the tour !

Stephen Charles

Take the tour

Stephani D

Beware can't take pics in exhibits .

Logan Regis

Great museum ! Wish it had more stuff in it though:)

L Troy Adams

Absolutely incredible!

Talib Manns

Very good museum . It has interactive portions!! Bring the whole family + one of your neighbors.

Chris Preston

Awesome presentation. Moving in so many ways

Marquita Wilson-Key

What an experience!

Al Myers

They don’t allow any photos which is unfortunate as there is a story to be told.

Calvin Williams

Kinks are worked out, very informative, powerful tour

Kate Papageorge

They are still working out the kinks, but it was an excellent experience.

Darren Ramsey

There is a wonderful group training room to utilize.

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