Lewis Mountain: A Story of Segregation in Shenandoah

Description

The Lewis Mountain area in Shenandoah National Park has a significant history tied to segregation. In the early 20th century, it was the only place African Americans were allowed to stay within the park. It was later desegregated in the 1950s as the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, reflecting broader changes in the fight for equal access not only in the National Park Service, but also in the United States.

Duration

22 minutes, 54 seconds

Credit

Shenandoah National Park

Date Created

02/07/2025

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