Spotlights: Freedom Now! The Modern Civil Rights Movement (1945-1968)

Name: Spotlights: Freedom Now! The Modern Civil Rights Movement (1945-1968)
Start: 2026-04-27T00:45:00.000Z
Location: African American History and Culture Museum

Starts

Mon, Apr 27

12:45 AM

Ends

Not available

Venue

African American History and Culture Museum

Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation 1876-1968 exhibition, located on C2. Each 25 min talk takes place at 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM.

About

Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:45 – 3:10 pm Our 25-minute spotlight tours provide an engaging introduction to a key topic in the Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation 1876-1968 exhibition. About this program: After World War II, a generation of African Americans saw less and less reason to endure attacks on their civil rights. Learn how African Americans survived the challenges set before and explore how the nation emerged more in sync with its pronouncements about freedom, equality, and democracy.Photo Credit: NMAAHC Sponsor: African American History and Culture Museum Venue: African American History and Culture Museum Event Location: Program meets at the entrance to Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation 1876-1968 exhibition, located on C2. Each 25 min talk takes place at 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM. Cost: Free; walk-in, Tours are subject to docent availability; last minute cancellations may occur. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours Related Exhibition: Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation 1876-1968

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