To live freely and participate in society is a right many take for granted. Achieving and maintaining those civil rights has been a struggle for different groups throughout US history. Many national park cultural landscapes across the country are associated with the people, events, and locations that have shaped the movements towards civil rights and social justice. As the challenges and accomplishments of this struggle reach beyond racial and ethnic groups towards equity for all, these places and histories help us understand who we are as a nation.
Explore This Subject
Civil RightsLast updated: March 1, 2024