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 Depot Museum
Interpretive history museum in 1891 railway depot. Artifacts from pre-history Indians through Voting Rights era. Civil War room, Black Heritage wing, military room (pre WWI-Persian Gulf)
Selma, AL MuseumsHeritage Village
Driving/walking tours only. 5 relocated historic structures from area: McKinnon-Riggs doctor's office, 1830
Selma, AL Walking ToursHistoric 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 DistrictsOld 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 Districts