The COFO Civil Rights Education Center

The COFO Civil Rights Education Center Open to the general public, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday by appointment only.

The COFO building, which was considered to be the "nerve center" of the Mississippi freedom struggle, continues to stand as a testament to the state's civil rights history. We would like to invite you to experience Mississippi's civil rights past, present, and future. As we continue to develop the COFO Civil Rights Education Center, it is our hope that our visitors are empowered through this enriching experience.

Founded in May 1961, the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) was established by local and state civil rights leaders to create solidarity among all civil rights organizations functioning in the state of Mississippi during the 1960s. Making voter registration and education a top priority for the Mississippi movement, COFO was instrumental in organizing the 1963 Freedom Vote, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project.

Address

1017 J R Lynch St
Jackson, MS
39203

General information

Currently on exhibit at the COFO Civil Rights Education Center is our inaugural exhibit on the history of the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO). We are also fortunate to have the traveling multimedia exhibition, "The Ride to Freedom" on the Mississippi Freedom Riders.

Telephone

(601) 979-4348

Website

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To use and/or reserve space at the COFO Center, please contact Keith Lamont McMillian for more information.

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