A seat at a counter.

A demand for equal treatment. On June 23, 1957, seven young Black Durham residents walked into the Royal Ice Cream Parlor and sat in the section reserved for white customers. Their act of protest became known as the Royal Ice Cream Sit-In. Their courage helped challenge segregation and inspire future activism. One of the original signs from the Royal Ice Cream Parlor is displayed at our museum. Come check it out! #DurhamHistory #RoyalIceCreamSitIn #CivilRightsMovement #DurhamNC #Museum