In the summer of 1960 the beginning of deseragratiom began here in Fredericksburg. Some African American high school student learned about a protest that had happened in Greensboro NC. The NC protest was college African American students that started a sit in protest where they went into the local store and occupied the seats at the lunch counter. This allowed no seats for white paying customers.This type of protest was learned about all over the country. Some African American high school students in Fredericksburg want to continue with the demonstration here Fredericksburg. They wanted to do it peaceful and within the law. They came up with a plan to be to look well groomed and mannered. Also when the would enter the stores they would
