Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is a special place in Alabama where people from all over the country gather to remember an important event from the past. In 1963, peaceful protesters in Birmingham marched and demonstrated against segregation in the United States, which was a form of discrimination against people of color. This event, known as the Birmingham Campaign, changed history and helped bring about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The monument honors those brave people who stood up to make the world a better place. It is a place of peace, hope, and remembrance for all who visit.