A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Alabama
Civil rights & community courage
Where to stay →
Scenic header: Hundreds of people visit Kelly Ingram Park each year to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham · NPS Photo · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Civil rights & community courage

Walk through a district central to the struggle for civil rights. The monument connects places of protest, worship and organizing with stories of people who challenged segregation.

4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing
Hundreds of people visit Kelly Ingram Park each year to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • A.G. Gaston Motel
  • Kelly Ingram Park area
  • Birmingham Civil Rights Institute nearby

Before you go

Sites across the district have separate operators and schedules. Arrange museum visits and group interpretation individually.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.