Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse

Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse

The Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse are associated with the first organized movement of the modern civil rights movement. The Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights was headquartered here from 1956-1961.

Location

Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse
320 Martin Luther King St.
Selma, AL 36703
USA

Getting There

Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse are historic buildings located in Selma, Alabama. Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can get to Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse by car. From Montgomery, take US-80 west to Selma. Turn left onto Broad Street and continue for about 1 mile. The church and parsonage will be on your left, and the guardhouse is across the street on your right. There is limited parking available on site.

By Public Transportation: The Selma-Dallas County Public Transit provides bus service in and around Selma. Check their website for schedules and fares.

By Taxi or Rideshare: You can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft to Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse from Montgomery or surrounding areas.

The nearest airport to Selma, Alabama, where Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse are located, is the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), which is approximately 50 miles away.

No matter how you choose to get there, be sure to check the hours of operation before you go, as the buildings are only open for tours on certain days and times. Additionally, be respectful of the historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area.

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