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  1. Selma is a city in south central Alabama with a rich history of cotton, iron, and civil rights. Learn about its role in the Civil War, the Selma to Montgomery marches, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and its heritage tourism attractions.

  2. Learn about the history, culture, and services of Selma, the county seat of Dallas County and the Queen City of the Black Belt. Find events, guides, and resources for visiting, living, and working in Selma.

    • Bruce B. 1 contribution. Selma. Make sure you talk with Columbus in the park at the foot of the bridge, and support Selma with a purchase or donation. And then have lunch at Five & Dime!
    • Ken T. Glen Oaks, NY 609 contributions. Historic Church where march began. I wanted to see Brown Chapel A.M.E Church first hand when I visited Selma. This is where the meetings took place for equal voting rights.
    • Dewayne P. Elizabethtown, KY1,858 contributions. What a neat cemetery. This is one of the most spectacular cemeteries I have seen in Alabama. The oaks and Spanish moss added a heightened charm to the ornate headstones and historic pathways.
    • Sydney. Saint Louis, MO 211 contributions. Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. If you have the time, it is absolutely worth driving from Selma to Montgomery to follow the March to Montgomery path.
  3. Selma is a historic town with a rich and complex history within the Civil Rights Movement. Explore its museums, landmarks, parks, and restaurants, and enjoy its scenic views and outdoor activities.

  4. Mar 6, 2015 · Learn how the brutal attack on civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama in 1965 sparked national outrage and led to the Voting Rights Act. See photos, videos and eyewitness accounts of the violent clash at the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

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  5. Selma was the center of the voting rights campaign of the 1960s, where three marches led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Explore the historic sites, stories and legacy of the civil rights movement in Selma and nearby destinations.

  6. Learn about the history and significance of Selma, the site of the 1965 Bloody Sunday march and the Voting Rights Act. Explore the bridge, churches, museums and memorials that commemorate the civil rights movement.

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