National Memorial for Peace and Justice

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a powerful museum dedicated to honoring the victims of lynching in the United States. Opened in 2018, it serves as a somber reminder of America's history of racial violence. The memorial features over 800 steel monuments, each representing a county where lynchings occurred, and aims to foster understanding, reflection, and dialogue about racial injustice. Through its exhibits, the memorial encourages visitors to confront the past and consider how it shapes contemporary social issues, advocating for truth and racial reconciliation.