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Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateAL
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Nov
On the map
Map showing the location of Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

About Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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.

When to go

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Best Apr–NovAverage low–high: 55–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 54%7.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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