On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the "Organic Act" establishing the National Park Service "...which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Providing for the enjoyment while also preserving and protecting The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and the Lowndes Interpretive Center (LIC) is a delicate balance. You can help us accomplish this balance by following a few simple DO's and DONT's. Teachers and chaperons should be aware of these rules and remind their students of what constitutes appropriate behavior within the LIC. These rules will help make your visit safer and more enjoyable, as well as protecting this hallowed site. The park staff thanks you in advance for your cooperation. Remember, you and your students are the ambassadors of your school.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES:

DO: Enjoy your visit, tour the Lowndes Interpretive Center at your own pace. Please walk only on the pathways outside.
DON'T: Run through the site, stray from the pathways, walk on the walls, or run up and down the parking areas.

DO: Remember that other visitors are trying to enjoy the Lowndes Interpretive Center, museum, exhibits and book shop. The Lowndes Interpretive Center should be treated like a library (noise should be kept to a minimum).
DON'T: Allow your students to carry-on loud conversations within the Lowndes Interpretive Center, museum and theater or run through the exhibits or book shop un-chaperoned.

DO: Enjoy a picnic lunch on grounds at the appropriate locations. Picnicking is permitted at the picnic tables located around the grounds. PLEASE take your trash with you when finished eating.
DON'T: Picnic in Lowndes Interpretive Center. Don't leave your litter on the ground.

DO: Enjoy watching the wildlife and observing the many natural resources and enchanting scenery. Remember the Park Service is tasked to protect and preserve the wildlife and scenery. Removal of any object from the park is a violation of federal law.
DON'T: Pick the flowers or plants, remove any object from the park; harass, taunt, chase or throw rocks, or at any of the wildlife or fellow visitors.