Civil Rights Icon James Meredith marches with the Peabody ducks as honorary Duckmaster

[SheltieLover]

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/life/people/civil-rights-icon-james-meredith-marches-peabody-ducks-honorary-duckmaster-memphis/522-9da68c3c-9bc8-462b-a322-dc59acddb2db


“When I started the march in front of the Peabody Hotel, Blacks couldn’t sleep here. But today I walked with the ducks,” said Meredith.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Civil Rights Icon James Meredith is visiting the bluff city, and Thursday, he marched with the Peabody Ducks as honorary Duckmaster.

Meredith's civil rights era connections to Memphis, the Peabody, and the University of Mississippi brought him back to the area 55 years after his "March Against Fear" from Memphis to Jackson, Mississippi, in June 1966.

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[dewsgirl]

1. Orlando has a Peabody hotel too. They walk the

ducks out at 4pm. Anyone can come watch.

[SheltieLover]

2. Awesome!!!

I've not seen the duck parade yet. Hopefully, when covid is done...

[grumpyduck]

3. Yeah, it's pretty cool.

They live downstairs, come up in the elevator, waddle down a red carpet to the fountain, and then reverse the whole process later. The duckmaster walks behind them to keep them in line.

[SheltieLover]

4. Thx, Grumpy!

Sounds awesome & I love ducks.

[SheltieLover]

5. They do it twice /day in Memphis

11am & 5pm.

One of these days...

[rurallib]

6. Makes me think of that line in "To Kill A Mockingbird"

"Stand Up! Mr. Meredith is walking by"

[TomSlick]

7. It's quite the production.

Go see it if in Memphis.

[Laffy Kat]

8. I love this story!

Growing up in Memphis, the Peabody was a big part of our lives. It was always such a treat to see the ducks. I wish I could have been there today to honor Mr. Meredith.