{"id":"nps-bicr","slug":"birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument","name":"Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument","designation":"National Monument","category":"national-monument","categoryLabel":"National Monument","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"BICR","designation":"National Monument","sourceId":"nps-bicr"}],"states":["AL"],"stateNames":["Alabama"],"location":{"lat":33.5154266357,"lon":-86.814666748},"bbox":[-86.8151,33.5151,-86.8145,33.5158],"acres":{"value":0,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/bicr/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=33.5158&b_tl_lng=-86.8151&b_br_lat=33.5151&b_br_lng=-86.8145","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Birmingham%20Civil%20Rights%20National%20Monument","directions":"https://www.nps.gov/bicr/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D22DF28C-CD37-750E-EB966436CB1DB631.jpeg","title":"Mural Sculpture of the four little girls","alt":"4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing","caption":"Hundreds of people visit Kelly Ingram Park each year to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D2364DA9-9311-7D39-478170FB4393F3C0.jpeg","title":"Kelly Ingram Park foot soldiers statue","alt":"Statue of a boy being grabbed by a policemen who is holding a dog posed to bite on a leash","caption":"Statue in Kelly Ingram park dedicated to Birmingham Foot soldiers","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/FABE8744-AFA8-3C95-7817F3C50D012CBB.jpeg","title":"16th St. Baptist Church","alt":"Colored Photo of the front of the 16th St. Baptist Church","caption":"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","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Museum Exhibits"],"topics":["African American Heritage","Incarceration","Jails and Prisons","Monuments and Memorials","Religion and Spirituality","Churches","Social Movements","Civil Rights","Tragic Events","Explosions","Murders","Urban America","Women's History"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Brochures and NPS Passport Book Available","description":"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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 3:00PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"10:00AM - 3:00PM","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 3:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 3:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"205-679-0065","email":"bicr_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"A.G. Gaston Motel (Temporarily Closed)","description":"The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel, including the visitor center, is temporarily closed. The A.G. Gaston Motel served as the headquarters for the Birmingham campaign. In April through May of 1963 civil rights leaders, including Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., took up residence at the motel where they strategized and made critical decisions about the non-violent campaign that targeted Birmingham’s segregation laws and practices. Several key events of the campaign publicly unfolded at the property.","url":"","lat":33.51516726831536,"lon":-86.81467831134796},{"name":"Temporary Visitor Center (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute)","description":"Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument opened this visitor center in August 2026, while renovations of the A.G. Gaston Motel continue. The visitor center is located inside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute which helps connect the Birmingham Civil Rights story to the larger struggle for civil rights history.","url":"","lat":33.5159141773001,"lon":-86.8143779039383}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"watercress-darter-national-wildlife-refuge","km":12},{"slug":"cahaba-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":53},{"slug":"freedom-riders-national-monument","km":85},{"slug":"talladega-national-forest","km":90},{"slug":"william-b-bankhead-national-forest","km":92},{"slug":"mountain-longleaf-national-wildlife-refuge","km":100}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=bicr"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.608Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction","text":"The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel is closed for renovation. Visit the Temporary Visitor Center in the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 open Wednesday–Friday 10 am to 4 pm. The construction is expected to take 18 months. When completed the site will increase accessibility with a new elevator, new exhibits to tell the story of the building and Project C, and revitalize this historic landmark. Follow the link for more information.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/bicr/planyourvisit/construction-updates.htm","updated":"2026-08-17 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-FA5B5B82-2AFE-4785-8976-A6FE71BD9181"},{"source":"NWS","kind":"Frost Advisory","severity":"Minor","title":"Frost Advisory issued November 8 at 10:17AM CST until November 9 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL","text":"* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.\n\n* WHERE...All of central Alabama\n\n* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Monday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive\noutdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.","instruction":"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.","url":"https://alerts.weather.gov/search?id=urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e904223d73b5694fb56ead924a3ff10f790023ba.001.1","starts":"2026-11-09T00:00:00-06:00","ends":"2026-11-09T08:00:00-06:00","id":"nws-urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e904223d73b5694fb56ead924a3ff10f790023ba.001.1"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument.geojson"}