“Letter From Birmingham Jail” Historic Marker
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“Letter From Birmingham Jail” Historic Marker

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in April 1963 while he was incarcerated for violating an injunction that prohibited public civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham. He wrote it in response to a handful of Alabama’s leading white religious leaders who had issued a public statement questioning the motives and methods of the King-led demonstrations in the city. 425 6th Ave S.
425 6th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205
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Where to Stay

The Painted Lady Hotel

The Painted Lady arrives to Birmingham with our 22-room and suite boutique hotel, occupying the old Eyer-Raden Building in the Automotive Historic District. Legend has it that the “Louise Curtis” who operated a “boarding house” in the upper floors of...

Drury Inn & Suites Southwest

Experience Drury’s comfortable rooms, award-winning service and many free extras. The Drury Inn & Suites offers easy access to famous local attractions, including the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Talladega Superspeedway.

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Everything you need within five blocks

Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

In between visits to Birmingham’s many world-class attractions, the Drury Inn & Suites wants you to kick back, relax and enjoy all of the Drury extras, comfortable rooms and award-winning service

Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Located near the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University Hospital, Kirklin Clinic and the Central Business District, 10 guest rooms of impeccably high quality await you in our National Historic Registered 1898 mansion. 26 restaurants and att...

Best Western Plus Inn and Suites Birmingham

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Apex Motel

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Comfort Inn and Suites Crossplex Village

At the Comfort Inn & Suites® at CrossPlex Village, modern spaces and amenities help you feel refreshed and ready to take on your day. After a morning workout in our fitness center, enjoy our free hearty and healthy breakfast. Whether you’re visiting ...
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Upcoming Events

Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival

April 25-26. Birmingham. Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival -- Homemade Food, Desserts, Silent Auction, Church Tours, Live Lebanese Band at night, Dancing demonstration by youth of church, Cedar 5K run and fun run on Saturday.

42nd Annual Magic City Art Connection

Birmingham’s largest city center arts festival transforms Sloss Furnaces with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas. The festival features 200 juried, fine artists from around the country alongside Corks & Chefs: A T...

Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham

TASTE. SIP. SAVOR. CORKS & CHEFS: A TASTE OF BIRMINGHAM is an explosion of flavor. The 28th annual tasting event is the place where delicious, artful dishes from Birmingham’s diverse culinary scene and its chefs are presented alongside wine, craft ...

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Yom HaShoah, Worldwide Holocaust Remembrance Day, serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazis and their collaborators, and the profound impact that hatred, bigotry, and indifference had on humanity then, and still does today.

Beetlejuice

Broadway National Tour of BEETLEJUICE at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall May 6-11, 2025!

Regions Tradition

The legends of the PGA TOUR Champions return to Greystone Golf & Country Club for the Regions Tradition.

Harmony & Heritage

Join us for the Harmony & Heritage Festival—a FREE celebration of culture, community, and connection! 🎶✨ Enjoy live music, local artisans, interactive exhibits, and delicious food while exploring the rich history and diverse traditions that shape o...

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work ...
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Where to Eat

Roots and Revelry

A fun, energetic tribute to American cuisine. Our dining room is bustling with high-energy just like our great Magic City. The menu boasts local and seasonal from farms throughout Alabama; the menu is ever changing as we make sure to have the freshe...

Milo's

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The Club

The Club opened in Birmingham in 1951 and is still today one of the most unique private clubs in the South as well as the country. Three restaurant options are available from casual to elegant, but what The Club is most famously known for is its beau...

Eugene's Hot Chicken

We are a southern style restaurant, food truck and catering company that serves "hot chicken".

Perry's Steakhouse and Grille

Perry's excels at the unexpected. Our standout style impresses from start to finish with Flaming Desserts and exquisite celebratory touches. Extraordinary service professionals uphold our tradition of excellence, creating a rare experience.

Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar featuring a seasonal menu and an award-winning wine list. We believe in seasonal cooking, inspired by the fresh appeal of a farmer's market where local growers, ranchers, fishmongers and artisans present their...

Dreamland Bar-B-Que

The original location in Tuscaloosa, a homegrown joint with a worldly following, still packs in hungry diners. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to eat at this storied spot.

TrimTab Brewing Co,

At Trim Tab Brewing Co. we are committed to two simple things – creating complex, balanced craft beer, and celebrating the people, organizations, and ideas that are small sources of big change.
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