Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, Civil rights museum in Savannah, United States.
The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum displays photographs, artifacts, and exhibits documenting the African American experience in Savannah through three floors of exhibitions.
The museum building, constructed in 1914, operated as the Wage Earners Savings Bank, ranking as the second largest African American owned financial institution in the United States.
The exhibits feature a reconstructed lunch counter from the 1960s protests and detail the achievements of local NAACP leaders in advancing racial equality.
Located on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, the museum provides guided tours, educational materials, and special programs for schools focusing on civil rights history.
The Eloria S Gilbert Archives contain original documents, including sermons and correspondence from Reverend Gilbert, who led the Savannah NAACP chapter from 1942 to 1950.
Location: Savannah
Address: 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401 31401
Phone: +19129776099
Email: vaughnettegoode-walker@ralphmarkgilbertcivilrightsmuseum.org
Website: https://rmgilbertcivilrightsmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 32.07210,-81.10006
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:47
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