Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

U.S. Road Trips That Honor and Celebrate Black History

"A museum and interpretive center preserving the history of the civil rights movement in Birmingham, notable for its exhibits that contextualize local protests and for displaying the actual door and bars from the jail cell linked to Dr. King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail.'" - Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins is a travel and lifestyle writer with an extensive background in digital journalism. Her work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Departures, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines