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Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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About Birmingham Civil Rights

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region
South
State
Alabama
Designation
National Monument
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Birmingham Civil Rights.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Brochures and NPS Passport Book Available

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sun
Closed

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.

Weather and when to go

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 season, wear comfortable shoes, and use sunscreen. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. In the spring and fall, visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from mild to extremely cold.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
A.G. Gaston Motel, 1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Official site
nps.gov/bicr

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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