Civil Rights Movement
Use these specially selected resources to help teach and learn about the Civil Rights movement in the United States.
The Civil Rights Movement 1955-1965: An Introduction
This website gives a great overview, complete with bibliography, of the major events in the Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and 60s. It was first created as a Senior Project. Wow!
Civil Rights Museum
Take an interactive tour of the Civil Rights Museum located in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn all about the history of the struggle for equality for African Americans that began long before the 1950's.
Greensboro Sit-Ins
This site is subtitled, "Launch of a Civil Rights Movement and details the events of the Greensboro Four on February 1, 1960 at a white-only lunch counter in Woolworths.
Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement
From the National Park Service, learn about places around the country that were important in the fight for equal rights. Students could use these to create a 'travel brochure' important to the Civil Rights movement.
Key Events in the American Civil Rights Movement
Detailed timeline of the major events in the Civil Rights Movement.
Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement
Created by CNN, this timeline follows the Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1996. You will also find a timeline of early efforts.