Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: Alabama
π Park Overview
Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama. Today, you can connect with this history and trace the events of these marches along the 54-mile trail.
π€ Weather Information
Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter. During the summer season visitors should wear light, comfortable clothing, shoes and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be range from mild to extremely cold.
π Directions
March Route - The National Historic Trail follows the actual march route which began at Brown Chapel, A.M.E. Church in Selma, AL, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Street. Follow the Trail markers to U.S. Hwy. 80 through Lowndes County, AL. Continue on U.S. Hwy. 80 to Montgomery concluding at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, AL, located on Dexter Avenue.
Images
During the 50th Anniversary Walking Classroom event participants marched nearly 54-miles from Selma to Montgomery.
Credit: NPS Photo
A tribute program to the martyrs of the movement near the Viola Liuzzo Memorial in Lowndes County.
Credit: NPS Photo
Hundreds March Through The Streets of Montgomery.
Credit: NPS Photo
Hundreds of Visitors Pause for An Interpretive Program along Highway 80
Credit: NPS Photo
Hundreds of visitors take a moment to listen a Park Ranger speak from the heart.
Credit: NPS Photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Feb 6
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Humidity: 57%
Wind: 14.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:37 AM
Sunset: 05:25 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (82%)
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Saturday, Feb 7
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Wind: 10.7 mph
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UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:36 AM
Sunset: 05:26 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (73%)
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Sunday, Feb 8
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High: 60.1Β°F | Low: 32.5Β°F
Humidity: 50%
Wind: 5.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:35 AM
Sunset: 05:27 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (64%)
Visibility: 6 mi
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Visitor Center & Contacts
π Physical Address:
7002 U.S. Highway 80 West
White Hall, AL 36040
π€ Mailing Address:
7002 U.S. Highway 80 West
P.O. Box 595
Hayneville, AL 36040
π Voice Phone: 334-293-0596
βοΈ Email: tegan_sorensen@nps.gov