In the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama, was one of the most segregated places ... Will Preserve Pivotal Civil Rights History Jan 2017 Newly designated national park site represents a critical chapter in ...

Proposed moves by President Donald Trump’s administration to sell federal assets and cut National Park Service staff raise questions locally about the future of a centerpiece civil rights landmark in ...

The Powell Avenue Steam Plant, which once provided electricity for downtown and powered the city ... Railroad Park. It can ultimately be a backbone for Birmingham.” He said the site needs ...

Visitors can ascend the Vulcan tower for spectacular, open-air city views or explore the ground-level museum to learn more about Birmingham's history. The park is also home to the city's official ...

A number of eye-catching dream schemes had been earmarked for the city in years ... The £50m theme park in the sky would have been a dazzling feature across Birmingham's skyline.