https://www.nps.gov/semo News releases from Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail. en-us https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/barbara-tagger-named-deputy-superintendent-of-selma-to-montgomery-and-tuskegee-national-park-service-sites.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:42:00 EST Barbara Tagger Named Deputy Superintendent and acting Superintendent of Selma to Montgomery and Tuskegee National Park Service Site https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/barbara-tagger-named-deputy-superintendent-of-selma-to-montgomery-and-tuskegee-national-park-service-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2024-01-18-semo-and-tuai-open-6-days-a-week.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:19:00 EST Starting on January 29, the National Park Service (NPS) will open the visitor centers at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site six days a week, Monday - Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2024-01-18-semo-and-tuai-open-6-days-a-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2024-01-06-sic-closing.htm Sat, 06 Jan 2024 11:22:00 EST The Selma Interpretive Center will close after January 6, 2024, in advance of a major construction project to expand and update the center. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2024-01-06-sic-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2023-11-11-program-lowndes-interpretive-center.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:17:00 EST Join the staff at the Lowndes Interpretive Center at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 for the program - Ed Bell and the Piedmont Blues. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2023-11-11-program-lowndes-interpretive-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2022-12-06-property-expansion.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:03:00 EST The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail announces the acquisition of six properties near the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the construction of a $10 million interpretive education center commemorating the Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches of 1965. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2022-12-06-property-expansion.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-announces-reopening-of-interpretive-centers.htm Tue, 25 May 2021 07:01:00 EST The Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers will reopen on 5/28/2021. Guidelines of the CDC will be followed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and recreate responsibly. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-announces-reopening-of-interpretive-centers.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/nps-app-news-release.htm Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:03:00 EST National Park Service App Now Available https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/nps-app-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/tuin/learn/news/tuskegee-institute-nhs-tuskegee-airmen-nhs-and-selma-to-montgomery-nht-are-currently-accepting-applications-for-the-traditional-trades-apprenticeship-program.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:38:00 EST Tuskegee Airmen NHS, Tuskegee Institute NHS, and Selma to Montgomery NHT are currently accepting applications for the Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program. The program is open to ages 18-30 https://www.nps.gov/tuin/learn/news/tuskegee-institute-nhs-tuskegee-airmen-nhs-and-selma-to-montgomery-nht-are-currently-accepting-applications-for-the-traditional-trades-apprenticeship-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2-4-2021-bhm-programs.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:30:00 EST In observance of Black History Month 2021, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail will feature special posts and recorded ranger programs on its Facebook page throughout the month of February. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2-4-2021-bhm-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/tuai/learn/news/tuskegee-institute-national-historic-site-tuskegee-airmen-national-historic-site-and-selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:27:00 EST These National Park Sites are announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 20, 2020 all visitor contact stations and park Head Quarters, will be closed to the public until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/tuai/learn/news/tuskegee-institute-national-historic-site-tuskegee-airmen-national-historic-site-and-selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-riverfront-movie-nights-in-the-park.htm Tue, 15 May 2018 08:29:00 EST The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, in partnership with the City of Selma, Al, will present free movies every Friday evening in June. The dates and movies are: Friday, June 1, 2018 – “The Butler” Friday, June 8, 2018 – “Ruby Bridges” Kids Night!! Friday, June 15, 2018 – “Freedom Song” Friday, June 22, 2018 – “Selma” https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-riverfront-movie-nights-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/appextention.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:52:00 EST Calling all youth! The National Park Service invites 18-25 year olds across the country to apply to participate in the 50th anniversary commemorative walking classroom that honors the events and people of the successful 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/appextention.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-open-house-in-preparation-for-foundation-document.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:36:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing a foundation document for planning and management at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. The trail would like to invite the public to join in this effort. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-open-house-in-preparation-for-foundation-document.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-junior-ranger-summer-camp-2014.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:06:00 EST The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail will host a Junior Ranger Summer Camp on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Lowndes Interpretive Center. Children, ages 5-12 years, are invited to attend. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-junior-ranger-summer-camp-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/the-selma-interpretive-center-reopens-with-new-exhibits.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:52:00 EST A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/the-selma-interpretive-center-reopens-with-new-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/the-selma-interpretive-center-will-experience-periodic-closures-for-construction-in-preparation-for-installation-of-new-exhibits.htm Sat, 15 Mar 2014 05:34:00 EST The Selma Interpretive Center Will Experience Periodic Closures for Construction in Preparation for Installation of New Exhibits https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/the-selma-interpretive-center-will-experience-periodic-closures-for-construction-in-preparation-for-installation-of-new-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-interpretive-centers-will-be-open-during-jubilee-festival-weekend.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2014 08:32:00 EST The National Park Service, Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers will Open on Sunday, March 9, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-interpretive-centers-will-be-open-during-jubilee-festival-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/civil-rights-leaders-then-and-now.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2014 05:21:00 EST The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail with Ms. Tracy Martin presents the exhibition of “Civil Rights Leaders Then and Now https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/civil-rights-leaders-then-and-now.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-the-march-on-washington.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:35:00 EST Join the world on August 28th as we pause to remember, reflect and act upon the dream that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared with the world, 50 years ago, on August 28, 1963. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-the-march-on-washington.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2013-juneteenth-freedom-celebration.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 05:42:00 EST You are invited to share in the fellowship and festivities as our community gathers to commemorate one of the most important moments in our nation’s history; emancipation. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2013-juneteenth-freedom-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/a-character-education-program.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:00 EST The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail invites you to “Why is Voting Important”, a character education program. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/a-character-education-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2013-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:58:00 EST Join the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and become an important member of a cadre of dedicated individuals who work and play in the national parks. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/2013-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/congressman-john-lewis-named-hero-of-history.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:51:00 EST Congressman John Lewis was named a "Hero of History" by National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, for his role as a catalyst in the American Civil Rights movement and as a leader of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/congressman-john-lewis-named-hero-of-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/case-study-of-desegregation-of-hayneville-high-school.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:18:00 EST The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail invites you to a Ranger-led discussion on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm presented at the Lowndes Interpretive Center https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/case-study-of-desegregation-of-hayneville-high-school.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/sunday-closures-due-to-the-sequestration-plan.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:18:00 EST Sunday Closures https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/sunday-closures-due-to-the-sequestration-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-2013-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:02:00 EST In recognition of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March and Women’s History Month, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, in partnership with the Alabama Storytelling Guild will host a two-day storytelling festival on Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-2013-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/barbara-tagger-receives-harriet-tubman-lifetime-achievement-award.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:59:00 EST Barbara Tagger, Selma to Montgomery NHT Site Manager is the Recipient of the 2013 Harriet Tubman Life Time Achievement Award https://www.nps.gov/semo/learn/news/barbara-tagger-receives-harriet-tubman-lifetime-achievement-award.htm