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Park · Montgomery, Alabama
National Monument to Freedom
A roughly 7-hectare riverside sculpture park on the Alabama River about slavery and the lives of enslaved people, featuring the National Monument to Freedom.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About National Monument to Freedom
The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park covers about 7 hectares on the banks of the Alabama River, north of downtown Montgomery, in an area that once had boats and rail lines transporting enslaved people. It is the Equal Justice Initiative’s newest site.
The walking route mixes works by contemporary artists, historical objects, and texts about slavery in the South: plantation labor, escapes, families separated, and resistance. There is a chapel and slave cabins brought from regional farms.
The centerpiece is the National Monument to Freedom, a wall roughly 13 meters tall bearing the surnames that millions of freed people registered in the 1870 census, the first after emancipation.
You can arrive by boat, on a short river trip from downtown that follows part of the historic water route.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half to two hours, including the boat.
Best time
Late afternoon in spring and fall. In summer, prefer the first hour after opening.
How to get there
The boat departs from the riverfront in downtown Montgomery at regular intervals; you can also arrive by car or using the organization’s transport.
Tip
Admission is the same as for the Legacy Museum. Check the website for boat schedules and last-entry times.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National Monument to Freedom
How do I get to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park?
By boat from the downtown riverfront on a trip of about 15 to 20 minutes, or by car and the organization’s transport.
What is the National Monument to Freedom?
A wall bearing the surnames recorded by freed people in the 1870 census, the park’s central piece.
Is the sculpture park included in the Legacy Museum ticket?
Yes. General admission to the Legacy Sites includes the park. Check the website for any special rules for the boat.