Making Our Voices Heard: North Carolinians Fighting for Civil Rights

The Museum welcomes the traveling banner display, Making Our Voices Heard: North Carolinians Fighting for Civil Rights. The exhibition will be displayed in the Museum’s first floor lobby from March 19, 2026, to May 14, 2026.  “Developed for the state’s America 250 NC “When Are We US?” initiative, the traveling exhibit is part of North Carolina’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. This exhibit tells the stories of seven everyday North Carolinians and extraordinary leaders — Gertrude Weil, Henry Owl, Joe Lewis, Abraham Galloway, Ronald Mace, James Hunter, and Willa Player — who petitioned, protested, and organized to expand democracy. The exhibit explores change, freedom, civic responsibility, and overcoming challenges by telling the story of a few North Carolinians who have raised their voices to call out injustice and fully participate in our democratic society.”

This panel exhibit, which is free and open to the public, from March 19, 2026, to May 14, 2026.