New Exhibit at the Washington State History Museum

Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way, the new exhibit at the Washington State History Museum, explores the trials and tribulations of the Civil Rights Movement right here in Tacoma. The exhibit centers on the years 1960-1972.

The exhibit also explores federally funded programs offered to further opportunities for all Tacomans. In this section of the exhibit guests can view neighborhood surveys and the first city application for a planning grant. The display concludes with a look at how the equal rights effort continues today.

The exhibit will feature more than 100 artifacts including reports, photographs, articles and other artifacts, many not seen in more than half a century.

Details
The exhibit opens August 18 and will run through December 7, 2008.
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue
For more information visit WashingtonHistory.org or call 1-888-238-4373.