Discover Capital Cities Tour: it's Montgomery, Alabama
The first capital of the federal government and an important link
in the cotton belt of Fame Montgomery is today more
known for his role as host, do not want the story
Civil Rights marches, inspired by a local seamstress, Rosa
Parks, who was too tired to give up her bus on the road
home after a long day of December 1955. His calm
The challenge for the admiration of the people of the city
Preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,agreement on
local and national stage when he organized the famous
The Montgomery bus boycott, which started the national
Rights movement. Centrally located on the southern
Alabama River, this city is emblematic of the history
Clashes his role in the war of 1860 between the states —
and the inadvertent role in the civil rights movement 100
Years later. Less than a block from the remains of these
historical events to compete in theirStories
Buildings, monuments, landmarks and
Museum pieces.
What people in Montgomery:
• State Capitol
This 1850 greek Revival Capitol is famous for two events:
First, in February 1861 under the porch, in the south of New —
Confederation Jefferson Davis inaugurated as President
Confederate States of America. The second event will be held on
Later in the same place 104 years ago, in March 1965, Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. ended hisSelma to Montgomery Civil —
Rights March. In addition to the porch door "for the historic
a lobby, flanked by a large pair of spiral staircases White
Curling three stories. The pink and gold Capitol
Neoclassical rotunda has a glorious stained-glass
Skylight. Eight large murals designed in 1920
Alabama artist Roderick MacKenzie adorn the walls. The
Murals depicting scenes from the history of Alabama, as
DeSoto arrival of the FrenchSettlement of the pioneers, the first
Antebellum life, federal and commercial matters
Development.
Check it out. . . The original Governor's Suite "and
"The Secretary of State to preserve suite on the first floor,
Contemporary furniture and documents
1870-1880, in conjunction with a look at the past.
Check it out. . . In the Capitol grounds, wave a flag pole at 50
Flag of each state in a path called semicircular
"Walk of States". LowEach flag has a stone
Plaque, donated by each of the material
to their country of origin. Some stones
Semi-precious stones like turquoise from New Mexico.
• State Archives and History
Founded in 1901, the City Council of Birmingham and
The story was the first agency of record in the state of the nation. The
Museum, housed in a century beautiful —
with walls and gray marble stairs and Tennessee
Alabamawhite marble, presents temporary exhibitions in the context
History of Alabama, including the hands on the interpretation of
Art Galleries. Of particular interest, the tunnel is in 19 Century
second floor with unusual elements such as human hair
Jewelry made by Mrs. Jefferson Davis, quilts, before the war
and the Alabama State Bible. One room is devoted ex
Vice President William Rufus King is also in the second
Floor. King, a native of North Carolina, born April 7, 1786
andthe age of 29 years of service in North Carolina
Representative of the U.S. Congress. He joined the
November 1816 to accept the situation in Russia. When
back, he fell ill and went to Cuba to recover. In
In 1819 he moved to Alabama, and Alabama, has become a
Secretary of State in December of that year he was represented at
the new state of the U.S. Senate and reelected three
Before his appointment as ambassador to France in 1844. It
reelected to the United StatesSenate in 1848 but entered
1853 to serve as Vice President under Franklin Pierce. It
took the oath of office on March 4, 1853, but died shortly afterwards
April 18, 1853 The room dedicated to William Rufus
King shows some of his personal items, furniture,
China, silver and other objects, took his
Jobs abroad. It also shows the documents that show
fascinating things about this relatively unknown politician
shape andOnce lived.
• First White House of the Confederation
A simple, unpretentious house, the White House before
The federal government has been the residence of the President of happiness
donated by a local merchant and hurry
serve as temporary shelters for the newly elected
President Jefferson Davis and his family who lived there
three months before the capital transferred to the federal government
Richmond. Conveniently located on the road
State Capitol, the White House wants the federal government
Self-guided tours. All rooms on the first floor and second
are open to visitors. Period furniture, personal items
the Davis family, photos and documents
present their point of view, from the earliest days of civil war
South prominent leader and his personal battles.
• Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. began his service at the Dexter
Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, which have served
Seat bus boycott of 1956. A large mural
Metro Church indicates the most influential and
Events of the civil rights movement of the 1950s
1970. Shorts added to the wall.
• Civil Rights Memorial
Just outside the Southern Poverty Law Office, corner
State Capitol and a block of Dexter Avenue King
Memorial Baptist Church, is theThe massive civil rights
Monument, designed by sculptor, Maya Y. Lin, who also
He designed the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC
and dedicated November 5, 1989. Recorded on a cycle
Altar of smooth black granite and a history of civil rights —
Duties on the events and the names of 80 martyrs who died in
the struggle for racial equality. Altar with boiling water
Stream focuses on the clock, in the words of Martin
Luther King (ParaphraseBible), "until justice
like water and righteousness like a mighty stream. A
beautiful and moving memorial.
• Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum
The Olympic Center, with a replica of Greece,
Temple of Hera, is the heart of 20 hectares of flowers,
Burning of garden color all year.
• Alabama Shakespeare Festival
The hotel is located in the vast, lush gardens, Wynton M. Blount
Cultural Park, the State-approvedAlabama
Shakespeare Festival is the fifth in the world.
The presentation of productions from classical and contemporary
In addition, the year that offers everything education programs. Alabama
Museum of Fine Arts is also in this area. With the field
Ponds, gardens, museums and theaters, the M. Wynton
Blount Cultural Park is the place to go for art and nature.
• Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
The modest apartment where he lived is located in Fitzgerald
theIn early 1930, when Scott wrote "Tender is the Night"
Museum displays personal items, furniture,
Photographs and manuscripts of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald
and unpublished diaries and paintings from his
Montgomery talent born wife Zelda. Each room contains
Remember that speak volumes about his unusual
Personality and life of others'. During the pre —
Side porch of the old house tour, the museum plays an
Filmher sad story, told through interviews with survivors
Parents and friends.
Alabama Tourist Information: (800) 252-2262