Go to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum

On February 1, 1960, four Black college students approached the lunch counter at Greensboro's F. W. Woolworth department store and requested service. When they were refused, they staged a sit-in, which resulted in the counter's desegregation five months later. The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is named after this courageous act in the name of civil rights. The counter, which has been preserved and is still in its original location, is one of 13 permanent exhibitions at the 35,000-square-foot museum.

Recent visitors say that, while the museum's content is emotionally charged and at times heartbreaking, the experience is worthwhile. A guided tour of the museum brings these important stories to life; a 75-minute staff-led tour costs $25, but a filmed and seated version is also available for $15. (students receive a discounted rate). Tours require reservations, but walk-ins are welcome at the museum. On Sundays, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum is closed.

Address: 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401