Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma

I can't give it 5 stars simply because of the history. But the experience to cross the bridge and to sit and meditate on the bridge was everything. The memorial area near by was beautiful. The whole area surrounding the bridge is so historical and you can literally feel the history. It really looks like you are still in the mid 1900s.

A surreal moment with a turning point in history, and a very public display of the violent aggressive opposition Black Americans faced, while attempting their right to simply register to Vote. The city stands in spite of itself, and it's history still rings. Met some lovely people in Selma. A gem of a city with incredible potential on the Alabama River. I pray it finds growth once more.

This was worth the drive out from Montgomery to get the full picture of what happened here and the march that took place. There is a great memorial at the south end of the bridge however the area around it is run down and in need of some TLC. The stores/info/souvenir shops were not open both times we were there (4:00 pm). There is a gentleman (Cameron) that sits at the north end whom is a wealth of information. His uncle was on the bridge March 7th, 1965 and he is very passionate about what took place there. Take the time to walk across the bridge and reflect on what happened there that day and the struggles non-whites still face. The drive to the Brown Chapel AME church is short and worth the quick detour. Support the town all you can!

Say, no more. Every person should visit, so that one can understand the importance of history and the sacrifice of a few so that many can vote. Did you know there was a ridiculous test Blacks Were given to take if the wanted to get registered to vote and if they did they were kicked off their land and forced to live in tent city.

I was there in the night, but I did my best to still capture its significance. I wish I had been able to cross it on foot, but even driving along was emotional to me. I would love to be able to make it back soon.