Where did the Civil Rights Movement take place? How have different generations learned about the Civil Rights Movement, and to what extent have Americans learned that it was exclusive to the South? Join Alice Levine as she shares her personal research, motivated by growing up during school desegregation fights in NJ in the 1960’s, on the history of Jim Crow and Civil Rights struggles in the North, West, and Midwest, sharing photos, books for adults and children, and news articles about key historical events. One example that will be highlighted is the mob violence that took place when the first Black family moved into the Levittown Development in Pennsylvania in 1957, challenging (by their very presence) the racially restrictive covenants in place since Levittown Developments were first established. Because many events, book discussions, and classroom lessons on Civil Rights happen during January (MLK Day) and February (Black History month) it is important for all of us to learn a fuller history that we can pass on to the next generations.
Presented by Alice Levine, MEd., educator and activist
Join us in-person or online!
If you plan to attend in person at the Museums, tickets are available on the day of the lecture in the Welcome Center.
Members: FREE
Springfield residents: $4
Nonmembers: $4
To attend via ZOOM, please register in advance.
