Discover all that Alabama Tourism has to offer your weekend getaway

Discover all that Alabama Tourism has to offer your family getaway

Ensure you plan a stop at the Alabama State Capitol when you're making your plans for your Alabama tourism visit. Here you'll have the opportunity to search into the history not only of Alabama but of the Confederate movement and establishment of the Confederate State. Jefferson Davis was sworn in to the presidency of the Confederacy in the Alabama State Capitol in 1861. This commenced with representatives from South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana meeting in Montgomery to secede from the Union. You'll be able to see there is a memorial brass marker in the shape of a six-pointed star is set at the exact location ( on the top step, to the right of the door, between the middle columns ) where Jefferson Davis stood on February eighteen, 1861, to take his oath of office as first ( and only ) President of the Confederate States of America. One of many Alabama attractions that you can enjoy on your family vacation to Alabama.

Many years on the State Capitol was once again the appearance of a rebellion of a type. The 1965 Voting Rights March ended on the street right in front of the capitol. The march had begun in Selma with 3,200 marchers but when it reached Montgomery there were 25,000 people gathered together. This march was pivotal in getting President Lyndon Johnson to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The structure itself was occupied in 1851 following the construction that happened after the first capitol building burned down in 1849. It is sat in the same location on the top of Goat Hill. The first center core of the capitol building is done in the Greek Revival style featuring a circular drum tower capped with a dome and cupola. At a later time the Neoclassical wings were added at the sides and the back.

Montgomery ended up being the capital after it had moved round the state to 4 other locations. When an enduring home was required the General Assembly voted to move it to Montgomery and make it a permanent home for the state.

There are tours available for the general public which are self-guided from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST. This is a great way to have your Alabama vacation be a learning time as well as a most enjoyable experience. Bring your family and come to visit the State Capitol in Montgomery, you'll be pleased you took the time.