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Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

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About Selma To Montgomery

Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama. Today, you can connect with this history and trace the events of these marches along the 54-mile trail.

From the National Park Service.

Region
South
State
Alabama
Designation
National Historic Trail
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Selma To Montgomery.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers Daily Hours of Operation

Mon
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun
Closed

The Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers are open Monday - Saturday. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed at this time for major construction. The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day annually.

Weather and when to go

Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter. During the summer season visitors should wear light, comfortable clothing, shoes and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be range from mild to extremely cold.

Getting there

March Route - The National Historic Trail follows the actual march route which began at Brown Chapel, A.M.E. Church in Selma, AL, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Street. Follow the Trail markers to U.S. Hwy. 80 through Lowndes County, AL. Continue on U.S. Hwy. 80 to Montgomery concluding at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, AL, located on Dexter Avenue.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
7002 U.S. Highway 80 West, White Hall, AL 36040
Official site
nps.gov/semo

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Selma To Montgomery

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Campgrounds in Selma To Montgomery

Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.

  • Paul Grist State Park

    https://www.alapark.com/parks/paul-grist-state-park

  • Prairie Creek

    Alabama River Lakes Corp of Engineers

  • Gunter Hill Campground

    Campground near Montgomery, Al

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