Lowndes Interpretive Center - Hayneville, Alabama

Fred T. I.

This venue is part of the National Park system. It provides a crucial piece of history as it highlights the Civil Rights movement in Selma, specifically highway 80 which is where the historic Selma to Montgomery march took place in 1965. The exhibits are fantastic and the book store is stocked with very nice items.
There is plenty of free parking and restrooms are located in the venue.

Daniel D.

Great stop as you drive through the historic Selma-Montgomery route! It’s very informative as I definitely recommend watching the 25 minute video! The park rangers are very helpful and friendly! I highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area!

CHAOSNCHECK T.

Located on Highway 80 about 6 miles from the entrance to the Park. Very large building with a new sign out front SELMA to MONTGOMERY Interpretation Center and a National Park Service emblem. Another emblem is on the face of the building. Entry is from the parking lot side. If you have a National Park Passport the stamps are at the front desk in the gift shop. Plenty of parking for RVs and quite a few picnic tables offering a shady break. Entrance is free and the Museum is well laid out. Strongly encourage if you have time to step in and view the video. Quite a bit of history that is important to remember. What is interesting is the museum was built on its location for significant reasons. One being it has six acres that were used by the marchers to camp for the night on their march to Montgomery. The design of the museum is interesting - the front resembles the Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the dome symbolizes the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The bridge itself is 20miles to the right as you exit the Park toward Selma. There are statues and a small Park on the right at the bridge but parking is limited. More parking is available on the left side of the highway. The area with statues, plaques, etc. is to commemorate the Freedom Movement and those key leaders. However, probably due to city budget issues, the area is a bit worn out. Selma itself has fallen on hard times. However, if you have time you can use one of the handouts from the museum and drive past each of the churches where the marchers gathered and on Bloody Sunday sought refuge

Jesse J. W.

Another great NPS visitor center free to all that visit. Plenty of free parking and great exhibits. Bathrooms and park store on site. Helpful, knowledgeable park rangers and interns. A don’t miss when in the area.

Lincoln M. P.

Be faithful to your charge (Luke 12:45-47).

Every step you take can affect generations, for Better or Worse.

Tina N.

Park rangers very knowledgeable and helpful in sharing the history of the Civil Rights March. Lots of educational brochures that I read. . A real learning experience!

Jan V.

Highly recommended! Nice museum teaching about the Civil rights movement.

Michael L.

It was closed due to a water pipe breaking. The walk around where tent city was had some good information and was a nice walk.