On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which extended equal voting rights for African-Americans. As both White and Black non-violent supporters led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama, today, you can trace their march toward freedom on the 54-mile trail and connect with their stories at the Interpretive Centers. Read More
The Right to Vote!!!
Volunteers-In-Parks
Youth and adults are welcome to volunteer at our Interpretive Centers or along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail!
Last updated: August 10, 2018