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Learn about the Historic Trail

Find out more information about the creation of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail & Interpretive Centers.

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54 Miles, 3 Visitor Centers

Learn about the Trail's visitor centers, which are spread along the march route in Selma, Lowndes County, and Montgomery.

Marchers at the Alabama State Capitol on the final day of the Selma to Montgomery marches
Follow the Route of the Marches

Immerse yourself in the stories and events that were transformative for the Voting Rights Movement in Alabama.

The Selma to Montgomery Historic Route sign at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge
Explore More Than The Visitor Centers

Read about instrumental places during the Civil Rights Movement in Central Alabama, historically and currently.

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Reserve Your Group Visit

Make a reservation for your group to visit one or all of our visitor centers

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Park Films

Watch our park films, "The Way to Freedom: Selma and the Making of a Movement" and "Never Lose Sight of Freedom"

Martin Luther King Jr. and a large group of others march during the Selma to Montgomery marches
The Fight for Voting Rights in Alabama

Learn about the history, places, and stories that influenced the marches, and ultimately, the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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