Civil Rights Memorial
The Civil Rights Memorial is an American memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, created by Maya Lin. A short trip away is The National Memorial to Peace and Justice, 0.6 mi off. Highs of 68–78°F make March, April, October and November the mildest time to go.
A landmark inside Montgomery
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 93 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Montgomery
Civil Rights Memorial is inside Montgomery, which has 126 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) has airline service, about 7 miles from Civil Rights Memorial.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Plan a visit to Civil Rights Memorial around the weather below.
Civil Rights Memorial
The Civil Rights Memorial is an American memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, created by Maya Lin. The names of 41 people are inscribed on the granite fountain as martyrs who were killed in the civil rights movement. The memorial is sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- Type
- Landmark
- Opened
- 1989
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to stay near Civil Rights Memorial
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Montgomery (126) and Prattville (22).
- 1The National Memorial to Peace and Justice
- 2The Legacy Museum
- 3Alabama Department of Archives and History
- 4Montgomery Zoo
- 5Alabama Judicial Building
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Civil Rights Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | in town | — | 126 97 hotels · 15 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 195,300 | $162K | C− |
| Prattville | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 22 19 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 40,582 | $215K | C |
| Millbrook | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 17,623 | $207K | C− |
| Wetumpka | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 7,535 | $204K | C+ |
| Pike Road | 15 mi east | 20 min | 2 2 motels | 11,899 | $382K | — |
| Holtville | 18 mi north | 25 min | 2 2 RV parks | 5,158 | $267K | — |
| Elmore | 13 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,382 | $108K | — |
| Shorter | 21 mi east | 30 min | 2 2 hotels | 356 | $99K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Civil Rights Memorial
More places people know lie within 50 miles.
Big draw35 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
1in town MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and Justice
2in town MuseumThe Legacy Museum
50 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
3in town MuseumAlabama Department of Archives and History
43 mi Zoo & aquariumMontgomery Zoo
47 mi Ancient siteCahaba
5in town MuseumAlabama Judicial BuildingPhoto credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Legacy Museum: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Alabama Department of Archives and History: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Montgomery Zoo: kangotraveler, CC BY 2.0 · Cahaba: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alabama Judicial Building: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on Civil Rights Memorial
Is Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery?
Yes. It’s inside Montgomery, AL.
When is the best time to visit Civil Rights Memorial?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to Civil Rights Memorial?
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 86 miles.
Where should I stay near Civil Rights Memorial?
Montgomery (in town, 126 places to stay), Prattville (10 mi, 22 places to stay) and Millbrook (10 mi, 7 places to stay).
Notes from people in Montgomery
There are no tips yet, so start one in Montgomery’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.