Selma to Montgomery Trail Interpretive Center

Hayneville | Lowndes County

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Lowndes County Interpretive Center officially opened its doors to the public August 25, 2006. The interpretive center is the first of three proposed along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. This NPS site is dedicated to those who peacefully marched 54 miles from Selma, Alabama, to the state’s capitol in Montgomery in order to gain the right to vote. This significant contribution to the trail serves as a reservoir of information for the plethora of unfortunate, yet significant events, that occurred in Lowndes County during the march. The museum exhibits interpret various events, including the confrontation of seminarian Jonathan Daniels; the slaying of Viola Liuzzo, a white woman who assisted the marchers by transporting them to Selma; and the establishment of “Tent City,” the temporary dwelling comprised of tents, cots, heaters, food, and water, which benefited families dislodged by white landowners in Lowndes County. The $10 million structure was made possible through collaborative efforts between the National Park Service, the Federal Highway Administration and the Alabama Department of Transportation. In addition, advisory councils, community leaders and representatives were instrumental in the development of the interpretive center.

Street Address:

7002 U.S. Hwy. 80 W. at Mile Marker 106
White Hall, AL

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 595
Hayneville, AL 36040

Phone:

334-877-1984
334-877-1983

Fax:

334-877-1985

Website URL:

www.nps.gov/semo

operation schedule:

Open year-round 9–4:30

handicap accommodations:

all one level, no steps
toilet access from side of wheelchair
wheelchair-level restroom sinks
wheelchair-level water fountains
wheelchair-level phones
seating areas for wheelchair users
wheelchairs available
designated parking spaces
assistive listening devices
captioned video/film presentations

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