Black History Month: 7 Cool, Must-See Civil Rights Landmarks and Tours

2. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, also known as the King Center,Â in Atlanta is another must-see to get a first-hand look at the Civil Rights Movement. The “King Centerâ€ was founded in 1968. Every year, almost one million people make the trip to learn and pay their respects. The center has exhibits and a large collection of artifacts.