Albany Civil Rights Institute

I went for a visit yesterday, as i was in town to move my ASU freshman home for summer. It was very interesting learning a bit of Georgia Slave history and ASU involvement in the movement. Although small, I thought the tour was great! The tour-guide was great and knowledgeable. I just wish i could have taken pictures. But do to Copyright infringement I could not. But still a great place. I purchased a few things from the small gift shop too! Thanks!

Excellent guided tour with the ability to review/read the many historical photos on the wall. The photographs captured history in print...like stepping back in a time capsule. When I stepped into Mount Zion Church , I quickly envisioned the church filled with freedom fighters, singing and listening to the speakers. A vivid reminder of how those before us fought for their/our freedom and human rights. Definitely recommend this tour .

I was so shocked at how much history is in this building. My feelings were hurt by hearing of the struggle of African American people because the struggle still continues. I encourage everyone to visit if possible. You can't take pictures inside but I did take pictures of the church where Dr. Martin Luther king Jr spoke.

Excellent museum and our guide was excellent. Learned about some local civil rights history that is sadly missing, at least not prominently discussed, from the larger conversations surrounding the civil rights movement in the 60s. Some great relevant to Albany content.

A truly unique experience! The staff was attentive and so helpful! We enjoyed the Freedom Singers as well! What a treat!

I was very disappointed with this visit. The content was absolutely fantastic and great place for information and to learn about the history. i thought the people that ran it were very rude. We were escorted at all times throughout the institute, you kind of felt they wanted you out as soon as you entered. The fella who greeted was very rude to us when we entered. The tour was rushed and all the lady kept doing was reading off the writing off the wall. Great place but unfortunately the people weren't very nice. It's a big shame because we came all the way from Enlgand and drove down from Atlanta especially to come have a look

Went with my grand mother and had a great time it was well maintained and well presented and showed how crucial Albany was in the early civil rights movement

Great historic information pertaining to the Civil Rights movement in Albany.

We must remember this time in our not so different past. This park is in remembrance of that time and those who literally changed the world. I particularly liked the fountain in the center of the park, a true tribute to that turbulent time. We need places like this, where the shadows of the past come back to life and their whispers can be heard by the generations that will come after we have long stopped our time upon this planet.

This is a great history lesson. It reminds you how much of an all hands on deck situation the civil rights movement was. There are names you know and ones you'll learn about at the park. I encourage everyone to take time to learn the lessons and share it with others. This is not something you'll find in a textbook and most people never heard of Charles Sherrod so we must change that.