Civil Rights Movement & Beyond Itinerary

Spend your day in Albany, Ga learning about the Civil Rights Movement, as well as visiting local shops and restaurants.

Morning: Begin your day at the Ray Charles Plaza. Learn more about how Ray Charles become one of America’s most influential pianists and singer-songwriters. Being one of only two bronze sculptures of music legends in the world, the Ray Charles sculpture stands proudly in downtown Albany.

Lunch: Stop by Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken for a soul-satisfying lunch where Southern hospitality meets mouthwatering flavor. Pair your chicken with classic sides like creamy mac and cheese, collard greens, fluffy cornbread, or tangy coleslaw. Save room for a slice of homemade sweet potato pie or a refreshing glass of sweet tea to complete your meal.

Afternoon: Shop these black-owned businesses in downtown Albany, The Showroom and African Attire Store. These boutiques offer a variety of clothing items for all styles and are sure to spice up your wardrobe.

Late Afternoon: Visit Shiloh Baptist Church, known as the location, where the Albany Movement started. Across the street visit Old Mt. Zion Church, where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once addressed a crowd of 1,500 people, with the audience overflowing into the street. Discover how Mt. Zion Church became the Albany Civil Rights Institute.

Dinner: Wind the evening down with an early dinner at The Flint. Enjoy cocktails, seafood, and southern style meals at the locally black owned restaurant.