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The Selma to Montgomery National Historic 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.

 
 
 
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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7002 US Highway 80
Hayneville, AL 36040-4612

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Lowndes County Interpretive Center
(334) 877-1984

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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.
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Did You Know?
On March 17, 1965, after five days of testimony, Judge Johnson granted an order authorizing the march to Montgomery. On March 21, Martin Luther King led a diverse group of 8,000 demonstrators out of Selma under the protection of 2,000 National Guard troops and federal marshals.

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Last Updated: August 31, 2009 at 17:31 EST