Albany Civil Rights Institute — Attraction in Albany

Very touching moment to walk in the steps of those brothers an sisters who gave life and limb for the struggle of all people black whites spanish etc. Too have the right to vote the rights for equality. The speakers that attended the Pass the torch march were incredible especially the speaker who spoke in Mt Zion Church prior to the March . Many youngsters showed up to participate. The city of Albany provided police escort for the peaceful march. Songs were song . Very strong sense of unity. Thank God for Dr Martin Luther King and I must mention the great ..... A. PHILIP RANDOLPH also Bayard Rustin whom played a big part in organizing the was march on...

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...

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...