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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

Old Live Oak Cemetery

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Old Live Oak Cemetery

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

Sturdivant Hall Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sturdivant Hall Museum during your trip to Selma. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Sturdivant Hall Museum

Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Selma. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights

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