We preserve what we value. But what happens when preservation itself is endangered?

The Sacred Ordinary is a public art installation in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District that uses everyday civic objects to illuminate places of memory.

Through a self-guided experience at night, it invites visitors to connect with history beyond signage and consider what it means to keep these stories alive.

November 2–December 13, 2026
Open nightly 5–8pm
Free for all

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