"A historic public park that served as a central gathering point for civil rights demonstrators in the early 1960s; its monuments and layout commemorate the protests and community actions that shaped the movement locally." - Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins is a travel and lifestyle writer with an extensive background in digital journalism. Her work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Departures, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines