Separate but equal. Boycotts. Assassinations. Black power. This is the history of the uprising that pushed national and international civil rights forward. This history is more important than ever. We remain seriously committed to the safety of our guests and staff and to sharing the stories that changed our nation.
We invite you to be a change maker. Schedule your visit the National Civil Rights Museum. In this two-part workshop, Dr. Charles McKinney, author and professor of history at Rhodes College, presents "Moving Beyond the Master Narrative, " and Dory Lerner, museum K-12 Educator, presents "Discovering Resources & Approaches for Teaching Civil Rights Inclusively."
We invite you to be a change maker. Schedule your visit the National Civil Rights Museum. In this two-part workshop, Dr. Charles McKinney, author and professor of history at Rhodes College, presents "Moving Beyond the Master Narrative, " and Dory Lerner, museum K-12 Educator, presents "Discovering Resources & Approaches for Teaching Civil Rights Inclusively."
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Noted as one of the nation's premier heritage and cultural museums, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
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By working at the National Civil Rights Museum, you can support the museum's mission to share the inspiring lessons that have come from the American Civil Rights Movement.
The Chief Development Officer is responsible for the asset development efforts directs, all donor and financial support including membership, grants, donor relations, major donor development, strategic fund sourcing, capital and expansion programs, endowment, planned giving, and the planning and supervision of special fund-raising events.
The Chief Development Officer is responsible for the asset development efforts directs, all donor and financial support including membership, grants, donor relations, major donor development, strategic fund sourcing, capital and expansion programs, endowment, planned giving, and the planning and supervision of special fund-raising events.
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The National Civil Rights Museum is OPEN. We are committed to maintaining a safe experience for our guests during the pandemic by managing a flow of guests every 15 minutes. Guests are required to purchase timed tickets online prior to visiting the Museum to maintain social distancing and capacity guidelines provided by health officials.
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No trip to Memphis would be complete without a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum, a one-of-a-kind excursion for school, church and tour groups, family reunions, corporate outings, business meetings, receptions and more. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a discounted admission rate if reservations are made at least two weeks in advance.
King Day
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The event will showcase Dr. King's work, the history of how the national holiday came to be, as well as how the museum has celebrated the holiday in years past. The online celebration features musical performances by Memphis musicians Garry Goin, TykeT, Karen Brown, Adajyo and many more.
Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Associate Professor at Ohio State University and editor of Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement, will give scholarly insight on Dr. King life and legacy.The program also includes expressions from museum volunteers about the importance of serving on King Day at the museum over the years.
Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Associate Professor at Ohio State University and editor of Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement, will give scholarly insight on Dr. King life and legacy.The program also includes expressions from museum volunteers about the importance of serving on King Day at the museum over the years.
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