Civil Rights in Georgia, USA

Dating back to the days of Terminus, Atlanta has always been a center for change and prosperity. In the face of adversity, our radical city has been home to two centuries worth of remarkable leaders. From rarely-mentioned catalysts such as Mary Coombs to the globally recognized efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King and his renowned activists, you too can experience the Atlanta Civil Rights Legacy first-hand.

The later years of Reconstruction introduced the African-American voice to the New South with the abolition of slavery and Booker T. Washington's infamous "Atlanta Compromise" speech.

During the early twentieth century, African-American citizens began working together for a progressive future, establishing multi-million dollar companies, daily observational newspapers, and institutions of higher learning.

The mid-twentieth century saw sweeping success in equality, due in great part to the Civil Rights movement and its illustrious leaders.

Today, through hard work and fearless leadership, Atlanta, once the cultural catalyst for the Civil Rights movement, is now one of the nation's iconic cities for progress and equality.

The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia

Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.  More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center's Library, Archives, his final resting place, his birth home, gift shop and other facilities.  For information visit: www.thekingcenter.org/

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia

Since its founding in 1886, Ebenzer Baptist Church has been home to instrumental figures in creating the Atlanta of today. During the 1960s Martin Luther King Sr. and Martin Luther King, Jr. served as co-pastors, working hard in the surrounding community to provide spiritual guidance and serve as activists on behalf of African Americans.

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum in Savannah, Georgia

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum chronicles the civil rights struggle of the Georgia's oldest African American community from slavery to present. Three floors of handsome photographic and interactive exhibits, includes an NAACP Organization exhibit, a fiber optic map of 87 significant civi lrights sites and events, a lunch counter where sit ins occurred, segregation exhibits, and video presentation are all part of the continuous education of the public on the history of the civil rights struggle in Savannah and Georgia.