Tuskegee, Alabama, is a short drive east of Montgomery. It has played an important part in the Civil Rights movement.
If asked to name the most historic places in the county, not many people would guess Court Square in Montgomery, Alabama. It was the center of Southern economic and political power in the 19th century, and the telegram that started the Civil War was sent from the square. It was also ground zero for the Civil Rights movement.
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church is a living Civil Rights landmark in the heart of Montgomery, Alabama.
Montgomery, Alabama, was the first capital of the Confederate States of America, so naturally the First White House of the Confederacy was also located there. Admission is free and it’s open daily except Sundays.
The Alabama State Capitol is located in Montgomery, which is the fifth capital of Alabama after moving there in 1846 from Tuscaloosa. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 19, 1960.
Montgomery, Alabama, is the location of several Civil Rights landmarks from the 1950s and 60s. Some of the most important events in the Civil Rights movement took place there. I’ve listed them here in chronological order.
Montgomery is the capital of Alabama and has a surprising amount of things to see and do. Whether you’re on the Civil Rights trail or Civil War trail, or just looking for some Southern culture, Montgomery makes a great choice.
The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the Voting Rights March of 1965. The 54 mile march, which took place between March 21-25 of that year, was instrumental in Congress passing the Voting Rights Act. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965.
Before heading out on the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, visiting landmarks related to the Voting Rights movement in downtown Selma, Alabama, will add to your experience. There are several different landmarks to see, but the most important are listed here.
Selma, Alabama, is known for its role in the Civil Rights movement. There are several different landmarks around town directly related to the Voting Rights March of 1965. This entry focuses on the other attractions in town, some of which were created to commemorate the Civil Rights movement.