Claudette Colvin and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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In 1955, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the idea of a boycott. Nine months later, Rosa Parks helped start the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which brought Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence. Learn the story of how this protest challenged segregation in Alabama.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (meet the ranger inside the memorial)
Schedule
Date:
Mar 2, 2026
Time:
10:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Contact Information
Ranger Joe Mohr
(202) 426-6841
Event Type
- Talk