Montgomery's Civil Heritage Trail: A History & Guide
- ISBN-10
- 146713547X
- ISBN-13
- 9781467135474
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Author
- Site Directors and Friends of the Civil Heritage Trail
Description
On February 18, 1861, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as president of the Confederate States of America on the Alabama Capitol steps. Those same steps marked the final destination of the Selma-Montgomery voting rights march on March 25, 1965. Discover the compelling stories behind these and other historical events along the Civil Heritage Trail in Montgomery, as you explore the historical landmarks.
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