Birmingham
Kelly Ingram Park, the site of many civil rights marches in Birmingham; (c) Soul Of America
Few cities can match Birmingham for its impact on global human rights. Considering its unforgettable Civil Rights Museum & heritage sites, this city should be a Bucket List visit to understand Black History.
History
The city never depended on slave labor, it was founded in 1871
Cultural Sites
Pace Freedom Walk in Kelly-Ingram Park to digest the sacrifices of the Civil Rights Movement
Restaurants
After the pandemic, a new breed of restaurants and coffeehouses are emerging
Shops & Galleries
Consider over 5,000 books on religious and Afrocentric subjects
16th Street Baptist Church; (c) Soul Of America
Heritage Sites
4 Little Girls were killed at 16th Street Baptist Church
Birmingham Civil Rights Movement
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth of Bethel Baptist Church was key to the local Civil Rights Movement
Fourth Avenue
Fourth Avenue, a black business district formed just after 1890
Alabama Jazz & Soul Music
Eddie Kendrick, Nat King Cole, Lionel Hampton & more dotted the musical landscape
Folk art displayed at the Birmingham Museum of Art; credit Birmingham CVB
Family Attractions
McWane Science Center houses Rushton Science Theater and scientific equipment for kids
General Attractions
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is possibly the largest motorcycle museum in North America
The Arts
A fine regional museum with a nationally-recognized collection from ancient to modern times
Trivia & Famous Residents
Richard Arrington became the 1st Black Mayor of Birmingham