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Lowndes Interpretive Center: A Civil Rights Journey

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Explore Lowndes County's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement at this immersive center along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.

The Lowndes Interpretive Center, part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, commemorates the pivotal role of Lowndes County in the Civil Rights Movement. Through exhibits and historical context, visitors explore the struggles and triumphs of the fight for voting rights in the United States.

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  • Monday 9 am-4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-4:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am-4:30 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm
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  • Combine your visit with other sites along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail for a comprehensive experience.
  • Check the official National Park Service website for updated information on hours, possible closures, and special events.
  • The center is wheelchair accessible, making it easy for all visitors to explore the exhibits.

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  • Driving

    The Lowndes Interpretive Center is located on US Highway 80, approximately 25 miles west of Montgomery and about 50 miles east of Selma. From Montgomery, take US-80 W. The center is well-signed and easily accessible directly from the highway. Limited parking is available on-site. Be aware that US-80 is a two-lane highway in this area, so plan for potential delays due to traffic. There are no tolls on this route.

  • Public Transport

    West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT) provides transportation services in Lowndes County. Contact WAPT in Lowndes County at (334) 548-6364 to schedule transportation. WAPT is committed to providing transportation to the citizens of West Alabama for a minimal fee or free of charge with an Alabama Medicaid Travel Voucher.

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    Ride-sharing services like Uber are available in Hayneville. Pickup times may be longer than usual. Consider Uber as an alternative to taxis when you need to get around Hayneville. With Uber, you can trade flagging down cabs for requesting rides on demand, no matter the time of day. Whether you're requesting a ride from the airport or to help you discover somewhere new, log in on Uber.com or open the app and enter a destination in Hayneville.

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Located in Hayneville, Alabama, the Lowndes Interpretive Center is a key site along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. Opened in 2006, this National Park Service facility is dedicated to the people and events of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March. The center highlights Lowndes County's significant, often overlooked, role in the Civil Rights Movement.Lowndes County, despite its majority-Black population, was a stronghold of white supremacy where discriminatory practices prevented Black citizens from voting. The center's exhibits vividly portray the marchers' experiences and the challenges they faced. Interactive displays, historical photographs, and compelling narratives bring to life the stories of activists and ordinary citizens who risked their lives to challenge the status quo.The center also explores other significant events that occurred in Lowndes County during the Civil Rights Movement. These include the confrontation of Jonathan Daniels, a white seminarian who was murdered for his support of the movement, and the Tent City exhibit, which tells the story of families who were evicted for their voting rights activities and lived in a temporary dwelling comprised of tents, cots, heaters, food and water. The center serves as a place of reflection, remembrance, and education.

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