Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights

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This is where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. marched and was arrested in February 1965. One month later on Bloody Sunday a crowd of protesters were beaten an two died. Later that month National Guard troops and FBI Agents allowed 300 marchers to march 42 miles from Selma to Montgomer

Edmund Pettus Bridge

You can learn about the history of Selma with a stop at Edmund Pettus Bridge. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Edmund Pettus Bridge

Selma Interpretive Center

You can find out about the history of Selma with a stop at Selma Interpretive Center. Find some time to visit the cathedral or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Selma Interpretive Center

Brown Chapel AME Church

You can find out about the history of Selma with a stop at Brown Chapel AME Church. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.

Brown Chapel AME Church

National Voting Rights Museum

You can study the exhibits at National Voting Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Selma. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

National Voting Rights Museum

Old Depot Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Depot Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Selma. Take in the museums and countryside in the area.

Old Depot Museum

The Smitherman Building

You can browse the exhibits at The Smitherman Building, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Selma. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's sunsets.

The Smitherman Building

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