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Kelly Ingram Park, formerly West Park, is a 4 acres (1.6 ha) park located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North in the Birmingham Civil Rights District.
Jun 24, 2021 · Kelly Ingram Park was the site of violent clashes between police and civil rights demonstrators in 1963, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fred Shuttlesworth. The park is now a historic place and part of the National Park Service's We Shall Overcome travel itinerary.
This is a nice free park to visit commemorating the Civil Rights era. The statues are thought provoking and truly make one think as they walk through. The statue of the dogs and the water cannons are eye opening and can ignite a lot of conversations. The self guided tour is nice and uses a smart phone to provide info.
Visit Kelly Ingram Park, a public park with sculptures depicting the civil rights struggle in Birmingham. Learn about the history and significance of this site and other attractions on the US Civil Rights Trail.
Feb 4, 2019 · Kelly Ingram Park is a historic site where student protesters faced police brutality and violence in 1963. The park features sculptures and installations that recreate and honor the events and victims of the movement.
Jun 27, 2019 · Kelly Ingram Park is one of the landmarks of the American civil rights movement within walking distance from the A.G. Gaston Motel, part of the National Monument. The park was the site of violent police response to peaceful protesters in 1963.
Jan 16, 2022 · #Civilrights #DrKing #MartinLutherKing Kelly Ingram Park is an improved public park that contains emotionally powerful sculptures depicting the civil rights struggle in Birmingham. The park...
