Green McAdoo School

Green McAdoo School is a former school building in Clinton that now functions as a museum documenting desegregation history. The rooms display exhibits about student integration and the civil rights movement in the region.

The building opened in 1935 as an elementary school for African-American students under segregation. By 1965 it transformed into a cultural center and now preserves memories of integration efforts and the struggles of that era.

The building preserves memories of the 1956 Clinton High School integration through photographs, interviews, and documentary materials. Visitors encounter personal stories of the students and their families who showed resistance and hope during this time.

The museum is reachable on foot from downtown and sits in a quiet residential neighborhood. Plan enough time to explore the exhibits carefully and fully understand the stories presented.

The entrance features bronze statues of the Clinton 12, representing the first students to integrate the school. These sculptures are a visible symbol of the young people who faced a major challenge and made history.

Location: Clinton

Inception: 2006

GPS coordinates: 36.10250,-84.14030

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00