The history of African American progress.
Do you have what it takes to be a Freedom Fighter? In the Fight For Your Rights virtual experience, students will explore the Civil Rights era as members of the Atlanta Student Movement and the Atlanta Sit-Ins.
Through a compelling pre-recorded video performance, students receive an inside look at the planning, strategy, and sacrifices made by the founding group of students from the Atlanta University Center to end segregation in Atlanta. Students also engage in interactive activities that provide an immersive experience of the Atlanta Sit-ins.
Additionally, students receive a special message from an original freedom fighter, Charles Black, passing the mantle to the next generation of change-makers.
Our teachers guide provides an instructional overview for our Fight For Your Rights Tour.
FFYR Teacher GuideGeneral. Information.
Monday to Friday 9am–1pm
This tour is for 5th grade and above.
SS5H6ab (Jim Crow laws, key events and people of the Civil Rights Movement)
SS8H11bc (Role of individuals, groups, events in the Civil Rights Movement; resistance to Civil Rights Act and the role of Lester Maddox)
SSUSH21d (growth, influence and tactics of civil rights groups and individuals)
Group size may vary.
The cost for all virtual tours is $100 for the first 100 students. Add on $50 for up to 50 additional students.
Title 1 schools receive 50% off regular rates.
A non-refundable $75 deposit is due 14 days after confirmation is received.
Full payment is due 3 weeks prior to the date of your visit to guarantee your reservation for all tours. If booking less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due upon booking.
Your payment is not refundable if you cancel your school tour and do not reschedule.
To reschedule your tour, you must notify the Atlanta History Center at least 3 days in advance of your tour date. Your payment can be applied towards your new date. There is a $25 administrative fee to reschedule your tour.
Once payment is received, a confirmation email will be shared with you. This will include educational resources that can be used before and after the LIVE virtual visit.
Teachers are encouraged to complete a 10–15-minute technology prep session. This will be scheduled and administered up to one week before the virtual tour to troubleshoot unforeseen connectivity issues.
Teachers who opt out of the pre-scheduled technology prep session will forfeit their refund for tech user issues during the virtual tour.
Funding for Atlanta History Center’s school programs is generously provided by:
- Zeist Foundation
- Wells Fargo
- Chick-fil-A
- Fulton County Arts Council
- Georgia Council for the Arts
- The Connolly Family Foundation
- The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation
- The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
- The Emily Winship Scott Foundation
- The John and Mary Franklin Foundation
- Massey Charitable Trust
- The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation
This event has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Email Us
For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.