Civil Rights District, Alabama, United States

5Stephanee J 5:00 PM Jun 28, 2014

I regret not bringing my family here
I recently visited the Civil Rights District while I was in Birmingham, Alabama on business. It was one of the most powerful places I have ever visited. The exhibits at the museum are thoughtful and well done and the volunteer guides are insightful. The 16th Baptist Church is right across the street and offer tours from 10-3. It is still a house of worship and you can attend Sunday services there. I must say that the most powerful area of the district is Kelly Ingram Park. (Free) There is a self-guided walking tour that you can take using your cell phone...tremendous. The sculpture in the park is so moving. The art moves you emotionally and makes you think about what positions you might have taken had you lived in Birmingham during that time. Art teachers will want to use photos of these artworks for multi-disciplinary units. My family used to drive through Birmingham every year on the way to Florida. We should have listened to "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" on the way and stopped here. I suggest minimally 45 minutes if you're just going to the park and 2 -4 hours for a more complete experience.

5Mark 5:00 PM Jan 3, 2020

Excellent Historical Perspective
There are marker as you walk the streets highlighting significant civil rights moments and people in Birmingham's history. One of four "must see" in that area of town - Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church and Ingram Park.