Explore the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement on this self-guided walking tour through downtown Greensboro. As you traverse the streets where courageous students challenged injustice, you'll uncover the history behind the iconic Woolworth lunch counter and the inspiring stories of local activists. With GPS-triggered narration, delve into the rich tapestry of Greensboro's past, from historic buildings to public art that celebrates resilience and equality. Perfect for families and history enthusiasts alike, this tour invites you to learn at your own pace.
- Self-guided tour featuring GPS-triggered audio narration - Route spans less than one mile, taking 45–60 minutes to complete - Highlights include the Woolworth lunch counter and Cup of Freedom sculpture - Family-friendly experience suitable for visitors of all ages
Though not directly connected to the Civil Rights Movement, it reinforces the tour's themes of dignity, courage, and standing against injustice.
Like Woolworth's, Kress operated a segregated lunch counter where Black customers could shop but were not allowed to sit and eat, making it an important backdrop to the Civil Rights Movement.
This marker honors local pharmacist Lunsford Richardson, whose invention became one of the world's most recognizable medicines.
ty's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. The bronze panels and sculptures highlight the events that helped change America.
A&T freshmen launched a protest that sparked a nationwide movement for desegregation.
o Four were denied when they sat at the segregated Woolworth lunch counter. Today it stands as a symbol of courage and change.
134 S Elm St, Greensboro, United States
The most important stop on the tour. Housed in the original Woolworth building, the museum preserves the actual lunch counter where the Greensboro sit-ins began on February 1, 1960. Visitors can stand where history was made and explore one of the nation's premier Civil Rights museums.
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, United States
A lively downtown gathering place where visitors can reflect on how the Greensboro sit-ins grew from a local protest into a national movement that transformed America.
200 N Davie St, Greensboro, United States
Home to galleries, artists, and the African American Atelier, this cultural hub celebrates creativity, diversity, and the continuing legacy of African American art and expression in Greensboro.
200 N Davie St, Greensboro, United States
One of the Southeast's leading African American arts organizations, showcasing artwork and exhibitions that celebrate Black culture, history, and community.
200 N Davie St, Greensboro, United States
A beautiful urban park where visitors can relax while hearing the final chapters of Greensboro's Civil Rights story and the eventual desegregation of the Woolworth lunch counter.
130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, United States
End your tour at one of Greensboro's finest museums. Inside you'll find exhibits covering the city's history, including a preserved section of the original Woolworth lunch counter and additional Civil Rights artifacts. Admission is free.
Begin your journey at one of Greensboro's historic five-and-dime stores. Like Woolworth's, Kress operated a segregated lunch counter where Black customers could shop but were not allowed to sit and eat, making it an important backdrop to the Civil Rights Movement.
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