Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument | American Tour Association

TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

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
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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
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BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

01A.G. Gaston Motel
02Kelly Ingram Park area
03Birmingham Civil Rights Institute nearby

Before you go

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

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.