Reliving the 1960s

by Wanda Lassiter, Curator

The 1960s decade gave the world changes in science, civil rights, fashion, art, health, technology, and entertainment. Changes, movements, wars, politics, and the environment all played a role in shaping this decade. But how do you choose what captures the spirit of those ten years? How do you summarize the Vietnam War, the arrival of new music, dangers of pesticides, the Civil Rights movement, and the death of a president all into one exhibit?

AN EVENING WITH DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., 1966

Dr. King visited several locations in the Albemarle region, including Edenton, Elizabeth City, and Hertford.

Courtesy of Elizabeth City State University

The exhibit gives you a glimpse into the 1960s and encourages you to begin a conversation! Learn more by talking with those who lived during that era, researching the topics discussed, and looking around you to see what effects they have on your life today. Talk about equality, social changes, bold fashion statements, and the many genres of music, art, and literature that came from the bold, courageous, and outspoken forerunners of this decade.

1960 s COLLAGE

Courtesy of Exhibit Design