‘Making Waves’ at the Natatorium

A new permanent exhibit, “Making Waves: Civil Rights and the South Bend Natatorium,” opens Jan. 19 at the Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage
Center, now located in the formerly segregated facility. The exhibit provides a glimpse into the history of civil rights in South Bend, including the 28 years it took African Americans to gain full access to the indoor pool.

A reception and open house will introduce the new, permanent exhibit to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan.… Show more 19, at the Civil Rights Heritage Center. A brief program at 4:30 p.m. will unveil the exhibit and feature remarks by Alma C. Powell, the Center’s acting director and George W. Garner, the Center’s curator.

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