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Birmingham Civil Rights National Park petition surpasses 10,000
![Birmingham Civil Rights National Park petition surpasses 10,000 1 Three pastors monument at Kelly Ingram Park in the Birmingham Civil Rights District](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_6390.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&quality=89&ssl=1)
A petition supporting the establishment of a Birmingham Civil Rights National Park topped 10,000 signatures nationwide this week.
Last week, the petition and the National Park proposal gained momentum as a result of a visit and public hearing held by Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell to consider designating places around the Birmingham’s Civil Rights District a National Park.
![Birmingham Civil Rights National Park petition surpasses 10,000 2 supportbirmingham.org](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0317.jpg?resize=1500%2C1125&quality=89&ssl=1)
The petition was started by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Their goal?
15,000 signatures.
Visit SupportBirmingham.org today, spread the word/link to your family and friends and lend your name in support of a Birmingham Civil Rights National Park.