Rosa Parks (1913–2005) is best known for her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a crowded bus in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement that ultimately led to the dismantling of Jim Crow segregation. Rosa Parks became an icon of the movement, celebrated for this single courageous act of civil disobedience, but she is often characterized by misconceptions. Contrary to popular belief, Parks was not a demure seamstress who chose not to stand because she was physically tired. Her calm demeanor hid a militant spirit forged over decades.
Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words showcases rarely seen materials that offer an intimate view of Rosa Parks and documents her life and activism—creating a rich opportunity for viewers to discover new dimensions to their understanding of this seminal figure. https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/rosa-parks-in-her-own-words/about-this-exhibition/ There are 25 spots available. We will arrange transportation for 15 people in a van, and expect that 10 will be able to take the Metro as a group. The Library is only 2 blocks from the Capitol South Metro stop Anyone using Village provided transportation must be a member of the Village. Anyone who needs transportation MUST contact Gina Gaspin (see contact info below). If you are taking the Metro, meet near the elevators on the train level at the Takoma Station at 8:45 am and we will leave on the next train. Bring photo ID to get into the Library