Civil rights landmarks
The locations chosen, including the famed Rosa Parks bus, seen here when President Obama visited April 18, 2012, represent the people and places that shaped this critical time in American history.
The National Trust's list identifies five sites that have been well preserved, as well as five that are currently considered endangered.
Rosa Parks Bus
The actual bus Parks' rode was discovered decades later, rotting in a field. In 2002, the historic vehicle was restored to its original condition by the Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Mich.
Daisy Bates house
Lorraine Hotel
Today, the hotel is home to the National Civil Rights Museum.
Freedom Rides Museum
F.W. Woolworth Building, Greensboro, N.C.
Endangered: The Malcolm X House
A partnership between Historic Boston and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is planning to develop the property into graduate student housing for students of African American history, social justice or civil rights.
Endangered: Medgar Evers Home
Legislation to designate the house as a unit of the National Park Service has been introduced, but has thus far not made it out of committee.
Endangered: Emmett Till site
Endangered: Gore Hall
The Pillerman and Gore Residence Halls at West Virginia State University, built in the early 1900's, are currently facing demolition. Both sites are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Endangered: Paul Robeson House
The Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission and the White House officially recognized the museum as a national historic preservation site. The West Philadelphia Culture Alliance is currently fundraising to restore and endow the Robeson House.