The Selma to Montgomery March Driving Tour
$14.99
The Selma to Montgomery March Driving Tour
Follow the Historic 54 Mile March That Helped Secure Voting Rights
Tour Intro
What would you risk for the right to vote? In March 1965, thousands of Americans answered that question by marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.
Their journey became one of the defining events of the Civil Rights Movement and helped lead directly to passage of the Voting Rights Act.
This immersive driving tour follows the historic 54 Mile March from Selma to Montgomery, taking you along the same roads traveled by marchers, civil rights leaders, clergy, students, and ordinary citizens who helped reshape the nation.
Using GPS-guided narration, you'll travel from Selma's Brown Chapel and the Edmund Pettus Bridge through the rural landscapes of central Alabama before reaching the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.
Along the way you'll discover:
The origins of the Selma movement
The events of Bloody Sunday
The campsites where marchers spent the night
Stories of courage from local families
The history of Lowndes County and Tent City
The Stars for Freedom rally
The final march into Montgomery
The lasting impact of the Voting Rights Act
Whether you're a history lover, educator, student, or traveler, this tour offers a powerful way to experience one of America's most significant historic routes.
Tour Highlights / What You'll See
Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church
The movement's headquarters and starting point of the historic march.
Edmund Pettus Bridge
Walk across the bridge where Bloody Sunday unfolded and changed the course of the Civil Rights Movement.
4 Campsites
You will go to the 4 campsites, see where they slept and hear the story of what happened on the nights they slept there and the people effected.
Selma Interpretive Center
Learn about the National Historic Trail and the events that unfolded along the route.
David Hall Family Farm
The first overnight campsite of the successful march.
Lowndes County
Discover why activists called it "Bloody Lowndes" and how local residents fought for voting rights.
Tent City Story
Explore the remarkable history of families evicted for registering to vote and the community that emerged afterward.
City of St. Jude Campsite
Experience the location of the final campsite and the famous Stars for Freedom concert.
Alabama State Capitol
The final destination of the march and site of Dr. King's historic speech.
Price:
$14.99
Tour Route Map
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the 54 Mile March from Selma to Montgomery?
A landmark civil rights march that took place in March 1965 and helped secure voting rights protections for African Americans.
How long is the Selma to Montgomery route?
The historic route covers approximately 54 miles between Selma and Montgomery.
Can I follow a Selma to Montgomery march map?
Yes. This GPS-guided tour follows the same historic route shown on official Selma to Montgomery march maps.
What are the most important stops?
Many visitors consider Brown Chapel, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Lowndes Interpretive Center, City of St. Jude, and the Alabama State Capitol to be essential stops.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes. The tour presents important civil rights history in an engaging and educational format suitable for most ages.