National Monument · AL
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
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.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
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.
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Thu | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Fri | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Sat | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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