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(334) 264-0286 · www.splcenter.org/crm/memorial.jsp
Hank Williams Sr. The museum spotlights Hanks’ 1952 Cadillac in which he made his final journey. Oakwood Cemetery in which he and his wife, Audrey, are buried is minutes away.
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Uniquely designed by Vietnam War Memorial artist Maya Lin, the memorial chronicles key events and lists the names of approximately 30 people who gave their lives in the struggle for racial equality from 1955-1968. A memorial center includes in-depth information about the Civil Rights movement.
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Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church & Parsonage Museum (334) 263-3970 · www.dexterkingmemorial.org As the first pulpit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this historic church was the center of the bus boycott and played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement. Individual tours of the church & Parsonage are available.
First Whitehouse of the Confederacy
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(334) 242-1861
Harriot II Riverboat
This 1835 Italianate-style house was designated the Executive Residence by the Provisional Confederate Congress on February 21, 1861. President Jefferson Davis and his family lived here until the Confederate Capital was moved to Richmond, Virginia.
This 19th century riverboat is docked beside the Riverwalk Amphitheater and features cruises down the scenic Alabama River along with food, drink, music and entertainment.
(334) 241-2100 · www.funontheriver.com
Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
(334) 567-3002 · www.fttoulousejackson.org
(334) 387-8000 · www.hmmausa.com
Fort Toulouse is located 12 miles from downtown Montgomery on U.S. 231 on the banks of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers and has over 5,000 years of history with occupations from Hernando DeSoto in 1450 and the French in 1717. Fort Jackson was built in 1814 by General Andrew Jackson, marking the end of the Creek Indian War. “Living History” reenactments are routinely scheduled each month.
This 2-million-square-foot manufacturing facility is one of the most advanced in the nation and began producing vehicles in May 2005. Visitors can take an hour-long, guided tram tour through the stamping facility, paint shop, engine and assembly area, and the two-mile test track. Tours must be scheduled in advance.
Hank Williams Museum
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
(334) 262-3600 · www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.com
(334) 244-5700 · www.mmfa.org
This is the most complete collection of memorabilia dedicated to one of the world’s most respected country music singer/songwriters,
Noted for its outstanding collection of 19th and 20th century paintings, the Museum also houses a collection of Southern regional
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