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50th Anniversary Walking Classroom Participants.

During the 50th Anniversary Walking Classroom event participants marched nearly 54-miles from Selma to Montgomery.

A tribute program to the martyrs of the movement near the Viola Liuzzo Memorial in Lowndes County.

Hundreds March Through The Streets of Montgomery.

Interpretive Programs are available all year round.

Hundreds of Visitors Pause for An Interpretive Program along Highway 80

Hundreds of visitors take a moment to listen a Park Ranger speak from the heart.

Physical Address:

7002 U.S. Highway 80 West

White Hall, AL 36040

Mailing Address:

7002 U.S. Highway 80 West

P.O. Box 595

Hayneville, AL 36040

contact-details

Phone Number: 334-877-1983 Voice

Email Address: tegan_sorensen@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Trail

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers Daily Hours of Operation

The Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers are open Monday - Saturday. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed at this time for major construction. The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day annually.

Exceptions:

Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 19, 2027 - January 19, 2027)

Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Jubilee Sunday, March 8, 2026 (March 8, 2026 - March 8, 2026)

Memorial Day (May 25, 2026 - May 25, 2026)

Juneteenth (June 19, 2026 - June 19, 2026)

Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2026 - June 19, 2026)

Independence Day (July 4, 2026 - July 4, 2026)

Fourth of July (July 4, 2026 - July 4, 2026)

Labor Day (September 7, 2026 - September 7, 2026)

Labor Day (September 7, 2026 - September 7, 2026)

Columbus Day (October 12, 2026 - October 12, 2026)

Columbus Day (October 12, 2026 - October 12, 2026)

Veterans Day (November 11, 2026 - November 11, 2026)

Veterans Day (November 11, 2026 - November 11, 2026)

Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)

Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)

Christmas (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

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.