National Memorial for Peace and Justice
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a commemorative site overlooking Montgomery dedicated to racial violence and its victims. It features more than 800 steel monuments representing different counties where these acts occurred, complemented by sculptures and writings that document the stories of those affected.
The memorial was established in 2018 to honor victims of racial lynchings between 1877 and 1950. It also documents violence from the 1950s and the lasting effects of racial injustice that continue to shape society today.
The name reflects a commitment to achieving peace through truthful acknowledgment of injustice. Today, the site serves as a gathering place where visitors and communities come together to discuss justice, healing, and how to build a fairer society.
The site is open Wednesday through Sunday and accessible to visitors with disabilities. Benches are placed throughout for reflection, and an adjacent museum provides deeper historical context and additional exhibits.
Hundreds of local communities have collected soil from lynching sites and stored it in special containers as part of a national effort to acknowledge these forgotten places. This soil connects the memorial directly to the grounds where violence occurred across the country.
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