METRO GUIDE 2017: Civil Rights Institute an important connection to past

ALBANY — In addition to serving a museum that curates the history of Albany’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, the Albany Civil Rights Institute also hosts a variety of other activities that celebrate the community’s legacy, such as performances by the Freedom Singers and lectures.

Freedom Singers

The renowned Freedom Singers, who first put their talent on display during the national Civil Rights Movement and included Albany native Rutha Harris, perform at the museum from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. The performance is part of that day’s admission cost.

Monthly community night

On the fourth Thursday of each month, the institute hosts its Community Night at 6:30 p.m., during which speakers who have had an impact on civil rights share their experiences with visitors. Past speakers include Judge Herbert E. Phipps, Elder William Harris, Evelyn Moore-Cookley, the Rev. Gloria Wright and Lucious Holloway.

Albany Civil Rights Institute Essentials

• Located at 236 Whitney Ave., Albany, Ga.

• The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for Community Night. Check the institute’s website www.albanycivilrightsinstitute.org for special events and announcements.

• Admission to the museum is $2 for preschoolers; $3 for first- through fourth-graders; $5 for students, military and seniors; $6 for adults; free for members and children under the age of 4.

• Memberships are available and include: Individual for $45; Family for $65; Senior/Student for $25 with valid identification; Corporate/Business for $625; and Nonprofit for $325. For more detailed information about memberships, visit www.albanycivilrightsinstitute.org.

• Executive Director: Frank Wilson

• Museum Administrator: Irene L. Turner

• Receptionist/Tour Guide: Emma Richardson

• Receptionist/Tour Guide: Doris Carr

• Tour Guide: Ron Butts

• For more information about the Albany Civil Rights Institute, contact the office at (229) 432-1698 or visit www.albanycivilrightsinstitute.org.