In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Today, archeological evidence gives a rare glimpse into a communit
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 217-492-4241 · SPRA_Information@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
NPS Photo National Park Service Lincoln Home National Historic Site
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Photo by Jacob Randa/USFWS / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.