Explore all that Alabama has to offer your family vacation

Ensure you plan a stop at the Alabama State Capitol when you are making your plans for your Alabama tourism visit. Here you’ll have the opportunity to search back 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 began with delegates from South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana meeting in Montgomery to secede from the Union. Youwill be ready to see there’s a commemorative brass marker in the form 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 18, 1861, to take his oath of office as first ( and only ) President of the Confederate States of America. One of many attractions in Alabama that you can enjoy on your family vacation to Alabama.

Many years after the State Capitol was once more the look of a rebellion of sorts . The 1965 Voting Rights March ended on the street right in front of the capitol. The march had started in Selma with 3,200 marchers but by the time 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 occurred after the 1st capitol building burned down in 1849. It is sat in the same location on the apex 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 around the state to 4 other locations. When an enduring home was needed 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 goodway to have your Alabama vacation be a learning time as well as a most enjoyable experience. Bring your folks and come to go to the State Capitol in Montgomery, youwill be happy you took the time.