Does Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument open right now?

As of October 15, 2026, Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · IL

Open

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT

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In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois.

Type: National Monument
State: IL
Nearest town: Springfield

About Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Today, archeological evidence gives a rare glimpse into a community devastated by the race riots of the early 20th century.

Visitor info

Address400 N. 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Phone(217) 492-4241

Websitewww.nps.gov/spra/index.htm ↗

Getting thereSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is a new national park located in central Springfield, Illinois. No facilities or services are available. The park is currently surrounded by a construction project and visiting is not advised.

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How we read this status

We derive Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.