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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

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

Physical Address:

A.G. Gaston Motel

1520 5th Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Mailing Address:

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

1914 4th Ave North

Birmingham, AL 35203

contact-details

Phone Number: 205-679-0065 Voice

Email Address: bicr_information@nps.gov
Description: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Informational Inbox

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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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Directions

Operating Hours:

Brochures and NPS Passport Book Available

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 Information:

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.