Birmingham Civil Rights District
Birmingham Civil Rights District, Civil rights district in downtown Birmingham, United States.
The Birmingham Civil Rights District spans six blocks within downtown Birmingham, containing numerous monuments dedicated to the American civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The district earned national recognition after the tragic bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963, which resulted in the deaths of four African American girls.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute presents extensive exhibits chronicling the civil rights movement, including personal accounts, historical documents, and multimedia presentations.
The district offers guided walking tours starting at Kelly Ingram Park, with access to multiple historical buildings and educational centers throughout the six-block area.
Kelly Ingram Park features metal sculptures depicting police dogs and water cannons used against civil rights protesters, creating a permanent record of these historical events.
Location: Alabama
GPS coordinates: 33.51600,-86.81500
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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