The Right to Vote!!!
On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which extended equal voting rights for African-Americans. As both White and Black non-violent supporters led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama, today, you can trace their march toward freedom on the 54-mile trail and connect with their stories at the Interpretive Centers.
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Upcoming Events and Programs
Come take part in the activites along Selma to Montgomery National Historical Trail in Dallas County, Lowndes County, and Montgomery County.
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Volunteers-In-Parks
Help support your National Historic Trail by becoming a volunteer.
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Historical Information
In 1965, thousands of non-violent supporters gathered in Alabama to march 54-miles for equal voting rights for all.
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Did You Know?
In 1961, the population of Dallas County was 57% African-American, but of 15,000 African-Americans old enough to vote, only 130 were registered which represented less than 2% of the eligible voters.