National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Montgomery, AL
A memorial to the victims of racial terror lynchings, with hanging steel monuments for each county. Pair it with the Legacy Museum downtown; allow a full afternoon.
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a memorial in Montgomery, Alabama (417 Caroline Street). It commemorates the victims of racial terror lynchings; almost 4,400 such killings were documented between 1877 and 1950. Lonely Planet describes it as "stark and harrowing in its simplicity".
At its center hang 805 steel monuments, one for each U.S. county with documented lynchings, engraved with victims' names and dates. Sculptures on the grounds address slavery, the women of the Montgomery bus boycott and policing.
The memorial opened on April 26, 2018, together with the Legacy Museum, and like the museum it is run by the Equal Justice Initiative. Plan enough time for both. Please check opening hours and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- Montgomery, AL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 32.3727, -86.3035
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is National Memorial for Peace and Justice?
National Memorial for Peace and Justice is in Montgomery, AL, at GPS 32.3727, -86.3035. It is about 42 mi from Selma.
Can you camp near National Memorial for Peace and Justice?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Wood RV Park, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass National Memorial for Peace and Justice?
National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alabama’s civil rights trail: Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery.
What is there to see near National Memorial for Peace and Justice?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rosa Parks Museum (0 mi), Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (35 mi), Edmund Pettus Bridge (42 mi) and Cheaha State Park (82 mi).
When is the best time to visit National Memorial for Peace and Justice?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)