Canton Freedom House Civil Rights Museum

The Canton Freedom House played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement as the local headquarters of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). Canton business man George Washington offered the house as a safe haven and headquarters for volunteers organizing protests and voter registration efforts. In 1964, white supremacists shot at the house and attempted to bomb it. Today, the structure is the last standing Freedom House in Mississippi that was used by CORE. The home has been restored to serve as a civil rights museum, showcasing photographs, articles, and memorabilia.