• January 12, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Edmund Pettus Bridge

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2. Selma to Montgomery

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3. Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Sturdivant Hall Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Paul M. Grist State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Brown Chapel AME Church

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7. Old Live Oak Cemetery

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. The Coffee Shoppe

Category: Shopping & Stuff

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Taking great pride in its history and heritage, Selma is a charming and hospitable city that played an important role during the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Voting Rights Movement of America.
  • The tradition and culture you’ll come across in this riverside town is evident in the streets you’ll walk, the people you’ll meet, and the food you will eat while there.

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