A howler GUIDEBOOK TO less well known CIVIL rIghts locatIons

 As the largest HBCU in Montgomery Alabama State is already a destination. But this center has been built as ‘a research institute for the collection of civil rights and African-American cultural documents, artifacts, and other memorabilia.’ 

lib.alasu.edu/natctr/ 

 The group that organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott was formed in this building. It was also used as a resting place for those on the during the Selma to Montgomery marches. 

467 Holt St 

 This is the home of Dr. Richard Harris, where the Freedom Riders found safe haven after being attacked at the Greyhound bus station. 

 Want to know the story of the first bus boycott, before the one triggered by Rosa Parks? Then check out this marker dedicated to this integral couple to the movement. 

1261 South Holt Street 

 While the focus is on Alabama history as a whole, there is a sizable section on the Civil Rights movement.

archives.alabama.gov/ 

 Visit this library named for the first black professional librarian in the city. There is a display in their media room that teaches about her life, as well as a marker outside. 

1276 Rosa L Parks Ave 

 Right around the corner from the above library is the home of Dr. E. D. Nixon, an activist, union organizer, and one of the lead strategists of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. 

647 Clinton Ave. 

 A midwife and activist, Georgia Gilmore organized the ‘Club from Nowhere’ which helped to feed, fund, and keep the bus boycott going. 

453 Dericote Street 

 Located on the campus of ASU, this marker denotes the home of one of Dr. Kings mentors and close friends. He also co-founded the SCLC.