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.
50th Anniversary Walking Classroom
During the 50th Anniversary Walking Classroom event participants marched nearly 54-miles from Selma to Montgomery.
A Tribute to The Civil Rights Martys
A tribute program to the martyrs of the movement near the Viola Liuzzo Memorial in Lowndes County.
Marching Towards The State Alabama Capitol
Hundreds March Through The Streets of Montgomery.
Interpretive Talk on Highway 80
Hundreds of Visitors Pause for An Interpretive Program along Highway 80
Words from The Heart
Hundreds of visitors take a moment to listen a Park Ranger speak from the heart.