Alabama
Experience and learn along the civil rights trail
A transformative journey along
Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail
Over six immersive days, you’ll walk in the footsteps of civil rights icons across historic sites in Montgomery and Selma. You’ll engage with local leaders and activists who are continuing this vital work today. From crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge to exploring the powerful Legacy Museum, each experience is designed to deepen your understanding of America’s ongoing struggle for racial justice.
Guided by remarkable individuals you’ll gain perspectives that challenge and inspire. This isn’t just about witnessing history—it’s about your own role in creating a more just future.
A journey through living history
Walking toward justice: Reflections from our recent Impact Journey to Alabama
Itinerary
Meet Dr. Valda Harris Montgomery, neighbor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who will share personal memories of her family’s friendship with the Kings during the Montgomery Bus Boycott era. Her firsthand accounts bring this pivotal historical moment to life in ways history books cannot.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the newly created Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, a 17-acre memorial along the Alabama River honoring the 10 million Black people enslaved in America. This contemporary memorial connects historical injustice to present-day remembrance and healing.
Travel to Selma with guide Jake Williams, stopping at significant sites including the Viola Liuzzo Monument, commemorating a white civil rights activist murdered by Klan members during the Selma to Montgomery marches.
The emotional pinnacle of our journey comes as we walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, following the exact path of the 1965 Voting Rights marchers who faced brutal violence on “Bloody Sunday.” This solemn experience connects us physically to one of America’s most consequential moments of moral courage.
Spend a deeply moving day at the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice (informally known as the National Lynching Memorial). Created by the Equal Justice Initiative, these sites present a comprehensive narrative connecting slavery, lynching, segregation, and mass incarceration through immersive exhibits and powerful memorials.
We’ll share lunch at the Equal Justice Initiative Pavilion, processing our experiences together and discussing how we can apply our insights to create meaningful action.
Package Details
During your time in Alabama, you’ll be guided by local leaders who are deeply knowledgeable about both historical events and contemporary challenges. Brighton Jones staff will accompany the group throughout the journey, helping with your comfort and safety while facilitating meaningful conversations and connections.
Your package includes:
- Accommodations in Montgomery (5 nights)
- All lunches and dinners (5 lunches, 5 dinners)
- All activities, museum admissions, and special experiences outlined in the itinerary
- Ground transportation throughout the trip, including airport pickup and drop-off
- Professional facilitators and experienced local guides
- Pre-trip orientation materials to enhance your experience
Your package does not include:
- Breakfast
- Airfare to and from Montgomery
- Travel insurance (recommended)*
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities outside the scheduled itinerary
If you have any questions about this trip or future Impact Journeys with Brighton Jones, please contact Ellie Silesky.
Join us for a transformational experience
Complete this form to register your interest and receive more detailed trip information. Spaces for this transformative experience are limited to ensure an intimate, meaningful journey for all participants. These trips fill fast, and early registration is encouraged.