Today was another eventful day. As unfortunate as the rain was today we still had a great tour in Birmingham of Kelly Ingram Park and the historic 4th district. I think that the tour was even more meaningful because our tour guide knew people who participated in the marches and other efforts memorialized by stautes in the park and her parents both worked in the historic 4th Avenue district we toured.
After our tour we headed over to the Rosa Parks museum. The museum was a virtual, semi interactive event that helped to encapture the scene along with the story of Rosa Park's heroic actions.
Because of rain we headed to the mall early where we had the pleasure of watching Ace, Phil, Tim, January, Sara today. Ace took a tumble but it was definitely Tim who won the title as the weakest link! Just kidding kodoos to those who had a great experience ice skating in the middle of a mall!!
So far the trip has been great, everything has been both inspirational and educational. My favorite part was listening to John Lewis speak. It was amazing to be able to hear a personal account from a pivatol part in Americas history.
The Civil Rights Pilgrimage is taken by students at UW-Eau Claire each winter and spring break to explore the Deep South and be immersed in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Follow their progress on the trip and watch for pictures, videos, and updates from students on the trip, and check out students' journaled experiences each day!
NEW! Communication and Journalism students report from the pilgrimage!
UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Civil Rights Memorial
Welcome
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have the opportunity to spend their winter or spring break on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to the South, visiting sites of historic importance to the U.S. civil rights movement. This blog is a record of the learning experiences of our students dating back to our first trip in March 2008.
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