Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
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.
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About Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
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.
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Driving times from Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (1 h 10 min), Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (1 h 13 min), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (1 h 50 min), Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (1 h 53 min), Freedom Riders National Monument (2 h 23 min), Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (2 h 43 min).