National Civil Rights Museum: The Bridge to Freedom

2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches, which paved the way for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Join us on a virtual trip to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, where the night’s topic will be The Bridge to Freedom: The Selma to Montgomery Campaign, 1965.

The Civil Rights Movement in the state of Alabama changed the course of American History. From the bus boycotts in Montgomery Alabama, the emergence of Civil Rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Fred Shuttlesworth, climatic events in the city of Birmingham propelled the nation forward.

Join Ryan Jones, Director of History and Interpretation, on a special live virtual webinar about the backstory of one of the most significant civil rights demonstrations.

About the National Civil Rights Museum:

Established in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, dynamic speakers and special events, the museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change.

This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Zoom webinar (register for link)

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