The fight for civil rights has a long, painful, and complex history in the United States, yet these stories must be told. Across the South and Midwest, scores of museums, trails, schools, and other sites preserve the legacy of those who sought equality, and they examine the impact of those struggles on today’s culture.
Here are 10 places—including important stops on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail—where we can travel in the footsteps of courageous people who forged a difficult path.