Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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Statue of a boy being grabbed by a policemen who is holding a dog posed to bite on a leash
Statue in Kelly Ingram park dedicated to Birmingham Foot soldiers
Colored Photo of the front of the 16th St. Baptist Church
Hundreds of people visit Birmingham each year to see the 16th St. Baptist Church and learn about its important role in Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement
Photos: National Park Service

About Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama were vivid examples of segregation and racial injustice in America.

Quick Facts

State Alabama
Designation National Monument
State Code AL
Weather Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter. Visitors should dress in comfortable clothing during the summer…

Location & Map

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is located in Alabama.

Operating Hours

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument brochures and NPS passport stamp are available for visitors at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on Sunday's, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The A.G. Gaston Motel is currently closed to the public and updates for the Motel opening will be available on the NPS park website at a later date.

Wednesday 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Monday Closed
Thursday 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sunday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Friday 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Museum Exhibits

Getting There

Via I-65 North or South From I-65, take I-20/59 NE towards Atlanta. Exit at the 17th Street Exit (first exit off of I-20/59). Bear right and proceed to the light. From that light go two blocks to 6th Avenue N. Turn right on to 6th Avenue N. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is one block up on your left. A.G. Gaston Motel The interior of the A.G. Gaston Motel is currently closed to the public and updates for the Motel opening will be available on the NPS park website at a later date.

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Contact & Address

Address A.G. Gaston Motel, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Phone 205-679-0065
Email bicr_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Incarceration Jails and Prisons Monuments and Memorials Religion and Spirituality Churches Social Movements Civil Rights Tragic Events Explosions Murders Urban America Women's History

Visitor Centers

A.G. Gaston Motel

The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel, including the visitor center, is temporarily closed. The A.G. Gaston Motel served as the headquarters for the…

Hours: The National Monument includes the A.G. Gaston Motel, which served as the headquarters for the Birmingham campaign. The Motel and this visitor center are temporarily closed for renovations.

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