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Civil Rights Memorial

400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL
334-264-0286
Ranked #3 of 33 attractions in Montgomery
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: The names of 40 people killed in the battle for civil rights between 1954, when the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed segregation, and 1968, the year of the...... more » Owner description: The names of 40 people killed in the battle for civil rights between 1954, when the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed segregation, and 1968, the year of the assassination of Martin Luther King, are embedded forever in this round, flat, granite sculpture. Water flows gently over the surface of the inspiring memorial, designed by Maya Lin, who also created the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

It doesn't take long to visit but it is time well spent. I recommend this memorial to all. More

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Houston, Texas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

I like to read it and see how many names I recognize. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Our teen group, PEACE Birmingham, visited the Civil Rights Memorial as part of our annual weekend trip. It is a very informative and moving memorial to the courageous men and women who risked their lives for Civil Rights in our nation. This memorial is definitely a must-see for those wishing to learn more about this period in our nation's history. More

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Metro Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

What I liked best was the circular fountain outside of the building with the names of 40 individuals inscribed who were involved in the civil rights movement as well as people who were martyrs for the cause. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Very moving experience. We went through the Civil Rights Museum first and exited right to the Memorial. I recommend both. More

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xenaht2000
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

I took my exchange student to this memorial and I think he took away some appreciation for the civil rights movement...he liked taking the pledge and having his name appear on the wall--what better souvenir to leave with for a foreign exchange student! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

This is a self- guided your with a short documentary. Here you would read a lot about the civil rights movement and the fight that continues today. As with the King home this is a humbling experience. Towards the end of the tour you can add your name to the "Wall of Tolerance" which is absolutely amazing More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

As powerful as the Vietnam Memorial. Very Moving! More

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

A good, brief overview of the ongoing civil rights movement, including those we don't think about being part of the struggle as much. Add your name to the Wall of Tolerance (inside the Center) to help you remember to make civil rights a daily reality. More

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Manistique, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2011
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The Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery is a beautiful way to remember the struggle for civil rights. It was created by Maya Lin, the same person who created the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. It is not only beautiful, but also interactive. Visitors are encouraged to touch the names and the water as it flows over the stone. More

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