Museum
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
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The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, named after a prominent Savannah pastor and civil rights leader, chronicles the struggle for equality in Savannah and the Coastal Empire. Through interactive exhibits, visitors can explore the history of sit-ins, voter registration drives, and the role of local activists. The museum features a replica of a 1960s lunch counter, oral histories, and photographs that bring the movement to life. It offers a powerful, educational experience that highlights Savannah's significant contributions to the national civil rights struggle.
Don't miss
- Experience the interactive lunch counter sit-in exhibit
- View oral histories and photographs of local civil rights activists
- Learn about the role of the Savannah chapter of the NAACP in the movement
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
You can visit Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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