Selma

On a bluff high above the rolling waters of the mighty Alabama River is Selma, the place to discover hundreds of years of rich history. For starters, Selma is home to the largest historic district in Alabama, with more than 1,200 historic structures, including palatial antebellum and Victorian homes. There are century-old buildings that warehoused King Cotton and Civil War munitions, and nearby, the ghostly remains of the state's first permanent capital, Cahawba. The famous Civil Rights TrailEdmund Pettus Bridge bears the memories of thousands who overcame violence and hardship of their 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for Voting Rights. And the stately Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church marks the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. launched the Voting Rights Movement and where the names of those who died for the dream are inscribed in stone. Exhibits honoring Civil Rights efforts can be found in the Civil War Trail Old Depot Museum and the MuseumsNational Voting Rights Museum.

Attractions

Former military-run course. Excellent layout, exceptional greens. Number of holes: 9   Par: 36   Championship Yardage: 3500 yds.   "
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National landmark; symbol of momentous changes in Selma, Alabama, America and world. Figured prominently in Voting Rights struggle when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led marchers across bridge on journey toward voting rights attainment.
Admission: Free
Driving/walking tours only. 5 relocated historic structures from area: McKinnon-Riggs doctor's office, 1830 Calhoun law office, Siegel servant house, Gillis House, historic pigeon cote.
Admission: Free
Restored 19th-century commercial district. Brick streets, antique stores, fountains, restored bridge-tender's house. 3 parks, antebellum St. James Hotel (riverfront), Old Depot Museum, National Voting Rights Museum, new Slavery and Civil War Museum.
Admission: Free
20 memorials highlight history of Voting Rights movement in Selma as visitors pass First Baptist Church, George Washington Carver homes, Brown Chapel AME Church, Martin Luther King, Jr. monument and other sites.
Admission: Free
Located near foot of Edmund Pettus Bridge, museum offers pictorial history of voting rights struggle. Displays exceptional record of events and participants that made Civil Rights history.
Admission: Admission charged
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Driving range, snack bar, complete line of merchandise. Very challenging but golfer-friendly.
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Alabama's 1st permanent capital and most famous ghost town. Archaeological Interpretive Park includes welcome center and education room, picnic area, hiking trails, interpretive signs, historic ruins. New, accessible nature trail.
Admission: Free
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Interpretive history museum in 1891 railway depot. Artifacts from pre-history Indians through Voting Rights era. Civil War room, Black Heritage wing, military room (pre WWI–Persian Gulf). Victorian firehouse, antique rail cars.
Admission: Admission charged
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Graves of Confederate soldiers and prominent Selma residents. Includes statue of Elodie B. Todd, half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln; mausoleum of Vice President William Rufus King; and Benjamin Sterling Turner, Alabama's first Black congressman.
Admission: Free
Largest historic district in state includes beautiful antebellum Sturdivant Hall. More than 1250 buildings dating from 1820s. Windshield tour (brochures available from Chamber) contains 116 historic sites.
Admission: Free
Located on 100-acre lake. Fishing, swimming, boat rentals, picnicking, improved and primitive camping, play areas, hiking trails.
Admission: Admission charged
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Visit authentically restored Walton Theatre and courtyard.
Admission: Free
Located in turn-of-century cottage. Showcase for award-winning artists of Selma Art Guild.
Admission: Free
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1840 Greek Revival cottage converted to art gallery which displays regional and local art.
Admission: Free
Sister museum to National Voting Rights Museum. Permanent and temporary exhibits that depict historical, topical and provocative impacts and occurances during the period of slavery in America.
Admission: Admission charged
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The building was used as a Confederate hospital and features the Lewis Collection of Civil War memorabilia.
Admission: Free
Outstanding example of Neoclassical architecture erected in 1853. 10-room mansion purchased by Sturdivant Museum Assn. Museum gift shop in original kitchen area. Formal gardens of native flowers, trees and shrubs.
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