National Center for Civil and Human Rights Reopens After $57.9M Expansion

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has officially reopened following the completion of a $57.9 million expansion. In 2022, Georgia-Pacific contributed $1 million to support the Center’s capital campaign and also provided in-kind contributions, including its advanced building materials and GP PRO hygiene solutions.

Georgia-Pacific has a longstanding relationship with the Center. Curley Dossman, president of community programs at Georgia-Pacific and vice president of the Koch Companies Community Fund, currently serves as secretary on the museum’s board.

The expansion adds 24,000 square feet to the facility, introducing six new galleries, one renovated gallery, three classrooms, adaptable meeting and event spaces, and interactive installations that link historical civil rights movements with today’s most urgent social issues.

Founded in 2014, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum and cultural institution dedicated to inspiring individuals to drive meaningful change. The Center bridges the story of the U.S. civil rights movement with the ongoing global fight for human rights, showcasing individuals whose actions demonstrate how people can make a positive impact.

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