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Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

460 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401
912 231 8900
Ranked #22 of 109 attractions in Savannah
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Description: This museum, named for an early Civil Rights leader, documents the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Savannah.
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Lisbon, Portugal
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

a good look at what really happened in savannah and the south during the civil rights movement. the pictures capture more than a thousand words! we'd visit again!

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Savannah, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Good presentation of history that I lived through.

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phila
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012 via mobile

It a terrible shame that this museum is not mentioned by any of the trolley tours or shown on any tourist map. Small but so interesting. I knew nothing about the civil rights movement in savannah and it was terrific to learn. The museum is across the street from the visitors center and apx 2-3 blocks south. Nothing in those... More

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Savannah, Georgia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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Very informative, staff is very knowledgable, Walking distance from the visitor's center, history museum, and railroad museum. Educational for all ages. Free parking Don't miss this museum it is one of the best in savannah.

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Tybee Island, Ga
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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Mom and I decided to find this museum and visit it. We loved it, one of the best Museums we have ever been to. It was so interesting and very realistic. Love the lunch counter because you feel you were there. Just opens your eyes to so much stuff.

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Victoria, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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Personally, I am very surprised to see any review that is not a 5 star review for this place. It really is something special when a museum can recount history so well and make you feel emotion during your visit there. That is exactly what the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum has done for me. There is so much... More

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Savannah, GA
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

We have been to this museum and found its exhibits dated, but they do represent the civil rights era in Savannah. It is certainly worth seeing this historic event documented and illustrated. It is a part of our history and tells the story.

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Cleveland, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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I really enjoyed all parts of the tour, but this was my favorite. I only wished the gift shop would have been open and that I would have had more time to enjoy the museum. We sat and watched a video for 10-15 minutes and I would have much rather spent my time touring the museum.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

The museum is informative and well-organized. There were three people of varying ages in my group and we all learned something. Too bad the shuttles and trolleys don't go here, although it's only about a mile from downtown and the historic district.

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

The museum is located a bit away from the main attractions and is not included in the trolley tours which is a shame. It is well worth a visit as you get a flavour of the past.

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