CIVIL RIGHTS

Experience Mgm

n 400 Washington Ave D 334-956-8439 splcenter.org

Dedicated to those who died during the modern Civil Rights Movement, the wall includes excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial – Free admission. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

City of Saint Jude n 2048 W Fairview Ave 334-265-6791

Visit the final campsite of the SelmatoMontgomery March and site of the “Stars for Freedom” rally. Free admission. Open Mon – Fri.

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church n 454 Dexter Ave D J

334-263-3970 dexterkingmemorial.org

In this National Historic Landmark, see the modest pulpit where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. first peached his message of hope and brotherhood.

Admission charge. Open Mon – Sat. Check website for availability. Tours available by appointment only.

Dexter Parsonage Museum n 309 S Jackson St D J

334-261-3270 dexterkingmemorial.org

Freedom Rides Museum n 210 S Court D

334-414-8647 ahc.alabama.gov

Located in Montgomery’s historic Greyhound Bus Station, the museum features the Road to Equality–The 1961 Freedom Rides art exhibit. Admission charge. Call to schedule tour. Open Tues – Sat.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his family lived here from 1954 to 1960 while he led the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Admission charge. Open Fri – Sat. Other days by appointment.

Check website for availability.

First Baptist Church n 347 N Ripley St D 334-264-6921 firstbaptistchuchmontgomery.com

From 1952-1961, the church was led by civil rights activist Ralph Abernathy and it held meetings during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Tours: By appointment and