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    International Civil Rights Center & Museum - Museum shop

    International Civil Rights Center & Museum

    4.5(172 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown

    This tour was insightful and emotional. It's a must visit if you're ever in Greensboro North…read moreCarolina.

    The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in the heart of Downtown Greensboro. It…read moreopened in 2010. The museum offers guided, self-guided, and virtual tours if you can't make it to Greensboro. I've done the guided tours and the self-guided tours. With the guided tour, you are provided with background information as you go through, and directed to specific things in each gallery. With the self-guided tours, you start with a video overview of what you will see in each gallery, then you go through the museum at your own pace. One tour isn't better than the other; it just depends on what you prefer. This museum is special in that it is located inside the 1929 F.W. Woolworth building, where the 1960 sit-ins at the lunch counter began. The L-shape lunch counter and the 69 stools remain where they were in 1960. This is where you first enter the galleries. Standing in front of the lunch counter where history was changed is unforgettable. The late Phil Freelon and his firm, the Freelon Group, handled the historic renovation and turned the building into a museum. Eisterhold Associates designed the interactive exhibits. The renovation and preservation made sure that many of the 1929 features remained. From the terrazzo floors to the plaster coffered ceilings. to the lunch counter, to the original stools, to the art deco stairway, to the basement, to the exterior red and gold Woolworth sign. The original dorm furniture is located in the basement. It was the planning room for the NC A&T students. The Hall of Shame is also located in the basement. It is very graphic and difficult to view, but it is so important to see these images, as you will never forget them. Segregated Greensboro shows the segregated signs and vending machines, advertising and The Green Book. The churches played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, as this is where they planned. Freedom Songs helped build courage before protests. There are interactive exhibits, and you can try a literacy test to suppress voting. The museum shifts from the dark side to successes. You will see mugshots of 1,200 peaceful protestors. Most of these are from other protests after the sit-ins, paying tribute to those who fought for equality. You can read about the legal triumphs after the sit-ins. After reading about other protests in the country, make sure to read through some of the names on the Wall of Remembrance, especially those you haven't heard about before. The last gallery has many black-and-white, tile-sized photos that form a mosaic of President Obama. They represent the power of community. It is a reminder that everyday people can bring change. Photography is not allowed in the museum galleries because much of the content is copyrighted. I take a lot of photos, so this was initially a challenge. But after a while, I just got so immersed in the exhibits.

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    Hidden Gate Brewing

    Hidden Gate Brewing

    4.7(38 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown

    Looking for a low-key, good-vibe time? Visit Hidden Gate! It's truly "hidden" as it's tucked behind…read moresome railroad tracks downtown but this is a gem of a spot. They're known to have local food trucks parked outside, live music, and outdoor games too (cornhole, chalk, giant connect4). It's a great family-centric atmosphere with awesome views of locomotives passing by! The service is quick and helpful with lots of beverage offerings. Sometimes they even have jello-shots! How fun!

    Hidden Gate Brewing is such a fun and exciting spot in downtown Greensboro. The vibe here is…read morefantastic, with a great indoor/outdoor setup connected by huge garage door style openings that bring the whole place together. Outside you've got cornhole and games. Inside there's plenty of seating and TVs, so it works whether you want to hang out casually or catch a game. The beer selection is excellent, with something for everyone, and the flights make it easy to sample around. It's the kind of place where you can stop in for one or settle in for a few. One of the biggest bonuses is the permanent food truck, Savoury Eats Kitchen, right outside. That deserves its own review, but let's just say having that kind of food right on hand makes the experience even better. Great atmosphere, wonderful beer, tasty food, and a lively location downtown. Hidden Gate Brewing nails it.

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