World Heritage Initiative
Department of History
Atlanta, Georgia
U.S. Civil Rights Movement Sites Symposium
Thursday and Friday, April 21-22, 2022
Hotel and Program Information
The U.S. Civil Rights Movement Sites Symposium will offer plenty of opportunities to hear from experts, learn from your colleagues, and network. This free event will feature presentations on African American historic preservation and cultural heritage. Held in conjunction with the U.S. Civil Rights Trail Marketing Alliance, the meeting will be an excellent opportunity to connect with other attendees including heads of state departments of tourism, property owners of civil rights heritage sites, and such stakeholders as tour guides, interpreters, scholars and historic preservationists.

Use the links below to register and make your hotel reservation today!
Inspiration, practical advice, and networking
With a program featuring two engaging keynote speakers, two lively panels, and receptions for socially distanced interaction, the Symposium will make good use of your time. 

THURSDAY APRIL 21
5:00 pm - Opening Keynote Address
Context is key: The Importance of Situating Civil Rights Sites in Movement History
Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Department of History, Ohio State University
6:00 pm - Reception
FRIDAY APRIL 22
8:00 am – Coffee with Networking
9:00 am - Panel 1: Creative Marketing of Civil Rights Movement Sites
10:15 am - Panel 2: Planning and Funding Your Rehabilitation
11:30 am - Closing Keynote Address
Preserving America’s Culture of Civil Rights Activism
Brent Leggs, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, National Trust for Historic Preservation
All events held at the GSU College of Law, 85 Park Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

More details on the panels and speakers in upcoming eblasts
About COVID

This is an in-person event. It will be held in the downstairs lobby and auditorium of the College of Law, both large spaces. We expect our numbers to be below capacity for the area and will encourage participants to socially distance as needed. 
 
As a state entity, Georgia State University follows the COVID guidelines set forth by the University System of Georgia (USG). In accordance with USG policy, individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, people are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted. You can learn more about GSU's covid policy here.
Registration
Register now for this free event on April 21-22, 2022, by sending your name and organization.
Hotel Accommodations
The Symposium has reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $145 per night at the Marriott Residence Inn Downtown located just across Peachtree Street from the GSU Law School Auditorium.
Event Sponsors

This project is funded in part by:
The African American Civil Rights program of the Historic Preservation Fund,
National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material do not constitute endorsement or necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior or U.S. Government; and
Grants from the African American Fund and the Southern Intervention Fund of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Questions? Comments? 
Project Director Glenn T. Eskew: gteskew@gsu.edu or 404.413.6354
Project Manager Anne H. Farrisee: afarrisee@gsu.edu or 404.413.6353