Selma, Alabama, offers a profound journey through pivotal moments in the American civil rights movement. From the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge to the National Voting Rights Museum, Selma stands as a testament to the enduring struggle for equality.

Spring and fall are the best times to cost as they offer pleasant weather for walking tours. While in the city, you can view the projects where the freedom riders lived, Edmund Pettus Bridge, Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, and National Voting Rights Museum and Institute.

After exploring, enjoy local Southern cuisine at nearby restaurants. Options range from traditional barbecue joints to cafes offering regional specialties.

You should definitely visit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) during the anniversary of Bloody Sunday as it offers a profound opportunity to engage with pivotal moments in civil rights history.  There is an exhibition “Selma is Now” that showcases 65 restored photographs by James “Spider” Martin, capturing the Selma to Montgomery marches, including the harrowing events of Bloody Sunday.