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General

The Selma to Montgomery National Voting Rights Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The route is also designated as a National Scenic Byway/All-American Road.

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Edmund Pettus Bridge with Cars - courtesy Alabama Historical Commission

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Selma to Montgomery marchers

March Overview and Never Lose Sight of Freedom Edukit

Experience the events and emotions that shaped the March and Movement through this interactive presentation.
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7001 US Highway 80
Hayneville, AL 36040-4612

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Phone

Lowndes County Interpretive Center
(334) 877-1983

Fax

(334) 877-1985

Climate

The summers can be hot and humid with the average high near 95 and lows near 65. The winters are mild with the daily average high in the mid 50's and lows near 32.
Selma Marchers  

Did You Know?
The efforts of the Selma to Montgomery marchers led to President Lyndon B. Johnson introducing, on March 15, 1965, a voting rights bill which passed as the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Last Updated: October 02, 2007 at 15:13 EST