Civil Rights Sculptures in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, AL
1993 (Photographs 2006)
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This series of Civil Rights Sculptures by James Drake in Kelly Ingram Park were unveiled in 1993 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Located in the famous Kelly Ingram Park (previously known as West Park) and across the street from the 16th Street Baptist Church, these series of sculptures depict several of the major events in Civil Rights history that occurred in the area in 1963. These events include the firehosing of demonstraters, the use of dogs on protestors, and the jailing of young activists. The sculptures are placed within the walking path of the park compelling visitors to see the events from the point of view of the Civil Rights activists.
Located in the famous Kelly Ingram Park (previously known as West Park) and across the street from the 16th Street Baptist Church, these series of sculptures depict several of the major events in Civil Rights history that occurred in the area in 1963. These events include the firehosing of demonstraters, the use of dogs on protestors, and the jailing of young activists. The sculptures are placed within the walking path of the park compelling visitors to see the events from the point of view of the Civil Rights activists.
This photo and description of the Civil Rights Sculptures in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, AL are part of materials from the Birmingham Civil Rights Historic District nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 77835231
Full Citation: Civil Rights Sculptures in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, AL; 1993 (Photographs 2006); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Alabama; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/civil-rights-sculptures-in-kelly-ingram-park-birmingham-al, May 20, 2025]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
