Plan Your Visit

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is a new national park located in central Springfield, Illinois. No facilities or services are available. The park is currently surrounded by a construction project and visiting is not advised. View the Things to Do page of this website for activities related to the race riot and civil rights history in Springfield.

Over the coming years, the National Park Service will work with the local community and partners to plan for future development and visitor experiences associated with the new park.

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• Basic Information
• Operating Hours and Seasons
• Fees and Passes
• Current Conditions
• Permits and Reservations
• Directions and Transportation
• Things to Do
• Safety
• Accessibility