In South Carolina's capital city, courageous student activists, attorneys, and civil rights organizations waged a tenacious campaign to transform our community. Facing stiff opposition, these freedom fighters took action and forever changed a city, state, and nation. Explore Columbia's rich Civil Rights history in this walking tour down Columbia's Main Street, the site of many sit-ins, protests and marches where African American fought for self-determination and equality. This tour is held in partnership with Operatunity Foundation for the Arts' And Still I Rise: A Celebration of African American Artists.