The Scottsboro Boys Museum — Attraction in Scottsboro

The Scottsboro Boys Museum had just re-opened after a major renovation, and it’s well worth a trip to Scottsboro to see. You’ll even learn about an Albert Einstein connection to the case. This museum is exceptionally well done. The displays gave an interesting narrative of everything involved in the case: the defendants; the plaintiffs; the attorneys, judges and jurors; and the townspeople. The economic drivers that led the nine young men and boys to be in a situation that would open them to the hell they experienced over the rest of their lifetimes are covered as well. Jim Crow rules and laws dominated the lives of Blacks at the time of their arrests and trials. It’s set in a charming little brick church built in the early 20th century. The historians, planners and stewards were very helpful and shared additional information. Teachers should know that the museum is preparing to host school field trips in the...

Beautiful presentation by the director of the museum. This is a story we should not forget because it is an example of injustice continually dealt out to melanin-rich Americans throughout our history. Everyone who cares about educating our society and preventing future atrocities should support, visit, and donate to this museum and its...

A very moving and impactful museum. The layout is incredibly thoughtful and detailed and allows for deep reflection. The dedication of the founder and the staff in preserving such an important part of US history is to be commended. The current (24APR2025) exhibit of paintings by Charles Shipp is especially powerful....