Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Mural Sculpture of the four little girls

Hundreds of people visit Kelly Ingram Park each year to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham

A very pretty paved site with water electric

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.

Kelly Ingram Park foot soldiers statue

Statue in Kelly Ingram park dedicated to Birmingham Foot soldiers

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

Very Nice grilling picnic table area

A very pretty paved site with water electric

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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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Interim Visitor Center Visitor Center

The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument interim visitor center is located at the The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Here you can find brochures and the park's passport stamp. 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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