Tracing the story of the 鈥楴ew South鈥 that emerged from the ashes of the Civil War, this committed museum explores the years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow and the Civil Rights movement. Haunting Dorothea Lange photos illuminate the Depression era on North Carolina鈥檚 plantations, while changing exhibits highlight current issues such as the 2016 shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police.
Visitors are encouraged to respond to questions such as 鈥楧oes everyone have equal rights in the South today?鈥 Tip: they validate two hours of parking at the 7th Street Station garage next door.