The Davenport Civil Rights Traveling Exhibit invites you to explore the powerful stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped the fight for equality in our community. Through photographs, documents, and firsthand oral histories, this exhibit highlights Davenport’s role in the broader Civil Rights Movement and honors the individuals who stood for justice. Discover how local actions helped drive national change, and why these stories still matter today.

View the exhibit online, in sections:

Section 1: The Ferment Begins (1945-1954)
Section 2: The Ferment Grows (1955-1963)
Section 3: Ferment at High Tide (1964-1968)
Section 4: The Ferment Subsides (1969-1974)   

Additional Resources:
American Civil Rights Movement: Davenport Public Library
Davenport Civil Rights Walking Tour

Putnam Museum and Science Center – Davenport Civil Rights Movement Traveling Exhibit