Selma Historic Walk, Selma, AL
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Jan 1-Dec 31, Selma
Selma Historic Walk
205-477-7976. www.walkalabama.org. Free admission. Starting Point: St. James Hotel,1200 Water Ave.—10km walk on paved sidewalks- many shaded by ancient trees. The route includes world-famous civil rights sites, ante- and post-bellum homes and businesses, and Old Live Oak Cemetery's Civil War graves. Ask for the Walk Box, register and take the written directions with you.
IVV sanctioned. IVV credit is $3.00.
ALL OTHERS WALK FREE.
Selma Historic Walk, Selma, AL
Phone : 334-263-1727 (Always call and confirm events.)
Walks
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Old Town Historic District
Largest historic district in state includes beautiful antebellum Sturdivant Hall. More than 1250 buildings dating from 1820s. Windshield tour (brochures available from Chamber) contains 116
Selma, AL Historic DistrictsBrown Chapel AME Church
1st AME church in state (1866). Headquarters for Blacks during Voting Rights movement. Starting point for Selma-to-Montgomery marchers; Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail/
Selma, AL Historic ChurchesSturdivant Hall Museum
Outstanding example of Neoclassical architecture erected in 1853. 10
Selma, AL MuseumsHistoric Water Avenue
Restored 19th-century commercial district. Brick streets, antique stores, fountains, restored bridge-tender's house. 3 parks, antebellum St. James Hotel (riverfront)
Selma, AL Historic Districts