The National Civil Rights Museum presents a special exhibition in honor of the black college football experience and rich tradition entitled, The Southern Heritage Classic: Celebrating 35 Years of an HBCU Memphis Tradition. The exhibition tells the story of Fred Jones Jr., the founder of the Southern Heritage Classic, and shares his vision of sustaining and expanding the popularity of this annual cultural celebration held each year in September. It will be on display September 11, 2024 – February 28, 2025 and is included with admission to the museum.