On March 15, 2026, members and friends of the Rotary Club of Atlanta West End traveled to Montgomery, Alabama for a day of reflection, learning, and fellowship centered on the history of civil rights in the United States. The group visited three sites created by the Equal Justice Initiative: the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Legacy Museum, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. Each site offered a sobering and instructive examination of slavery, racial terror, segregation, and mass incarceration, while inviting continued reflection on the pursuit of justice.

This experience was organized in partnership with Indivisible Cobb and brought together community members committed to learning from the past and applying those lessons forward. For our Rotarians, the trip served as a reminder that effective service requires not only action, but also disciplined understanding of the communities and histories we engage.

Thank you to club VIP Rose Caplan for organizing a successful event. We are grateful to all who participated in this meaningful journey. Experiences like this strengthen fellowship and deepen our shared commitment to Service Above Self.

To view photos from the day, please visit our Facebook page.