Overview
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is in the former Woolworth store where the Greensboro sit-ins began.
History
On February 1, 1960, four students from North Carolina A&T sat at the whites-only lunch counter, sparking sit-ins across the South. The museum opened in 2010.
Today
The preserved lunch counter is the centerpiece of tours for visitors and school groups.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.