Montgomery Interpretive Center

About Montgomery Interpretive Center

The Montgomery Interpretive Center is located on the campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL. Inside the center, exhibits tell the history of the last leg of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, the student involvement in the Voting Rights Movement, and the rally that occurred at the City of St. Jude campus the fourth night of the march. A 20-minute film about student protests in Montgomery during March 1965 is available for viewing.

How to Get There

From Atlanta, Georgia Get on I-75 S/I-85 S from Washington St SW and Pulliam St SW. Follow I-85 S to Mulberry St in Montgomery. Take exit 2 from I-85 S. Take Glenn Palmer Ave to Harris Way From Birmingham, Al Get on I-65 S. Follow I-65 S to Forest Ave in Montgomery. Take exit 2 from I-85 N. Then take Glenn Palmer Ave to Harris Way. From Selma, follow U.S. 80 E. to I-65. Get on I-65 N. Follow I-65 N. to Forest Ave in Montgomery. Take exit 2 from I-85 N. Then take Glenn Palmer Ave to Harris Way.

Plan Your Visit to Montgomery Interpretive Center

Heading to Montgomery Interpretive Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)