Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 334-877-1983
- Address
- 7002 U.S. Highway 80 West, White Hall, AL 36040
About Selma To Montgomery
Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama. Today, you can connect with this history and trace the events of these marches along the 54-mile trail.
Hours
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers Daily Hours of Operation
The Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers are open Monday - Saturday. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed at this time for major construction. The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day annually.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Jubilee Sunday, March 8, 2026, Mar 8: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Labor Day, Sep 7: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed
- Veterans Day, Nov 11: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan 18: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Closed
Getting there
March Route - The National Historic Trail follows the actual march route which began at Brown Chapel, A.M.E. Church in Selma, AL, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Street. Follow the Trail markers to U.S. Hwy. 80 through Lowndes County, AL. Continue on U.S. Hwy. 80 to Montgomery concluding at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, AL, located on Dexter Avenue.
Weather
Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter. During the summer season visitors should wear light, comfortable clothing, shoes and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be range from mild to extremely cold.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Volunteer Vacation.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Selma To Montgomery ↗