Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing

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…

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

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