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Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

460 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401
912 231 8900
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Ranked #21 of 112 attractions in Savannah
Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: This museum, named for an early Civil Rights leader, documents the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Savannah.
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East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

My wife and I are retired and visited Savannah a week ago. We went to many of the popular tourist attractions and enjoyed the City very much. One unexpected surprise was our visit to the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum and its excellent Tour Director Troy Lance. We were warmly welcomed by Mr. Lance, who went out of his... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I enjoyed this museum. It is starting to get run down, but still well worth the visit. The gift shop is basically empty. Due to my age, and where I live, I was not really aware of what the civil rights movement was all about. Having gone to the museum, I have learned more. And I appreciate that fact. And... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

A powerful history of the courageous citizens of Savannah who fought for their equal rights. The exhibits are well presented and full of artifacts to enhance the story that is told. I highly recommend this to all who want to learn the history of this city.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

You come away with a much deeper appreciation of the historic contribution of Savannah's black population. Focusing on the civil rights movement is an ideal way to juxtapose the infamous segregation of the south with the perseverance of the black population in turning against this injustice.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Very educational. Nice museum. They have moved into a larger, nicer building. The museum will give you some important information about the civit rights movement as it pertains to the local area.

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Savannah, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Savannah has a pivotal role in the Civil Rts Movement and some of its history is highlighted in this interactive Museum. I'd recommend it, especially in conjunction with an African American History Tour, like that lead by Dr. Jamal Toure, or by the Beach Institute, or another independent company. You'll get more out of the Museum when in context with... More

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Savannah, GA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

We went on free museum say. Once a year Savannah has a Sunday where you can get into local museums free. Happy we didn't pay, it was neat history, but most everything was signs on the wall to read. While adults may find this interesting, my kids did not. The only part they liked was the food counter and the... More

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Pomona, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This museum gives a good sense of the history of the civil rights struggle and history in Savannah. My wife and I had a brief tour with Troy Lance who was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was a one man show while we were there covering the admission, administration and touring. The museum has lots of historic photos and we watched... More

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savannah
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

A museum dedicated to the preservation of that which most people would rather not see, revisit or discuss, and the only rave reviews are from African-Americans and guilty white liberals who give it a thumbs up simply because it's black. I'm sixty years of age and nobody I know-- white or black-- needs to go to a museum to see... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Focuses narrowly on the movement to integrate Savannah. Museum guide was informative and helpful. Exhibits are a bit worn and dated.

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