What a beautiful day to travel to beautiful Tennessee. The land of musicians. Today I will be leaving Oklahoma City, and traveling to The National Civil Rights Museum. Before I start my Journey I will be stopping at Sinclair gas station, 3 minutes away from my location. I just arrived to Sinclair gas station and the cost for a full tank is $45. I now have a full tank, and will start driving to Memphis, Tennessee. The whole trip will take about 6 hours and 48 minutes to arrive to my destination in Memphis, located in Tennessee. Up to this point, I have gotten pretty used to driving long distance by myself. I always listen to music in the car, and I always find that time goes by faster, while having fun. I just arrived to Conway, AR. I'm half way into my trip, with 2 hours and 29 minutes left. The drive up here is so beautiful, I always enjoy looking at the differences from other states, and comparing the state I live in to others. I just passed the Mississippi River, arriving to West Memphis, I have 16 minutes left till my destination. I finally arrived to the National Civil Rights Museum, and it is so old fashioned, and vintage. The entrance ticket price for the museum is $13.00, and my group reservation is $11.00. I have exactly an hour before my group tour at 1-3pm. It's been an hour, and our escort for today is gathering everyone who signed up for the group tour. This tour will take 2 hours. When it comes to civil rights, it's important not only to learn about historical milestones but also to interpret them in a way that can be applied to today's challenges. Through multi sensory and multi-media innovations, historical artifacts and structured, events, speakers and online resources, the National Civil Rights Museum champions educational programming and offers visitors a full immersion experience. It's time for my tour. It is now the end of my tour. Throughout my tour I learned about the struggle for freedom and justice. The tour provided: the political, and economic elements of Black Power, and the impact of this ideology from the 1960s to the contemporary moment. In this tour I learned about the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally. The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was Assassinated on April 4, 1968. This museum definitely offered a walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change.There are plenty of exhibits. My two favorite exhibits that I visited today are: (A Culture Of Resistance 1619-1861) (Slavey in America 1619-1861), (Standing Up By Sitting Down- Student Sit Ins 1960), (The Year They Walked
Montgomery Bus Boycott 1955–1956), (We Are Prepared To Die - Freedom Rides 1961), (What Do We Want - Black Power). My two favorite exhibits were 1.) A Culture Of Resistance, This exhibit offers a graphic representation of the global impact of slavery. Entering the circular gallery, visitors walk on a floor map of North and South America, Europe and Africa. Illuminated channels provide statistics and information about the Atlantic slave trade, including the massive number of people captured, goods cultivated and wealth created. 2.) We Are Prepared To Die, this exhibit offers a following, 1960 Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in bus and train terminals, the Congress of Racial Equality initiated a new Freedom Ride in 1961. The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee stepped in and took over the rides, sending hundreds of young people into the south. This exhibit also highlights the Kennedy administration's reluctance to step into the conflict during this Cold War period. In addition, histories of six Freedom Riders who were imprisoned in Parchman Penitentiary in Mississippi are available. On this trip i took many pictures of my visit here. I had so much fun exploring this museum. I went to the gift shop, and got myself a hoodie of $30. I hope that in the future i get to visit this place again. ((((((BONUS POINTS!!! )))))) Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer, musician, and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1948. Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, that was owned by Elvis Presley. Elvis bought Graceland on March 25, 1957. Presley paid $102,500, for his home. The Presley family moved in on May 16, 1957. His parents and grandmother moved in while Elvis continued to film "Jailhouse Rock." The construction of Graceland began in 1939. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore named (Graceland) after Mrs. Moore's Aunt Grace Toof, the original landowner. Graceland, before purchased by Presley was a cattle farm and raised Hereford cattle. The current address of Graceland is: (3764 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116). Elvis Presley continues to be the "king", and will forever live in our hearts. I am exhausted from visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, and Graceland. I am now on my way back to my suite. Tonight I will be staying at Vista Inn & Suites In Memphis, which is 13 minutes away from Elvis Presley Blvd. I just arrived to my suite. My room was $62 for one night. Tune in for the 6th journey.