Greensboro’s Civil Rights Walking Tour

This Greensboro NC history tour blends Civil Rights history, architecture, public art, local culture, and inspiring stories into one unforgettable walking experience.

International Civil Rights Center & Museum

Visit the former Woolworth store where four North Carolina A&T students launched one of the most important protests in American history. The original lunch counter remains preserved inside.

Cup of Freedom Sculpture

See Greensboro's tribute to the simple cup of coffee that became a symbol of equality, dignity, and change.

S.H. Kress Building

Explore one of downtown's historic five-and-dime stores and learn how segregation shaped everyday life throughout the South.

February One Place

Walk the street named after the date that changed Greensboro—and ultimately helped change America.

Millennium Gate

Discover a monument celebrating Greensboro's history and the people who helped shape the city's future.

Lunsford Richardson Historical Marker

Hear the story of the Greensboro pharmacist who invented Vicks VapoRub and built one of America's most recognizable brands.

Jefferson Standard Building

One of Greensboro's most iconic skyscrapers and a symbol of the prosperous city that became the backdrop for historic change.

Center City Park

A vibrant public space where modern Greensboro gathers and where the story of the sit-ins continues to resonate.

Greensboro Cultural Center

Home to galleries, artists, and the African American Atelier, celebrating creativity, culture, and community.

LeBauer Park

Explore one of Greensboro's most popular parks and visit the powerful Women's Holocaust Memorial, connecting themes of dignity, resistance, and human rights.

Greensboro History Museum

End your journey at one of the city's premier museums, featuring exhibits on Greensboro's history and a preserved section of the original Woolworth lunch counter. Admission is free.