Our Mission
Housed within the distinctive architectural fabric of the former L&N Railroad Depot and listed on the Water Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places, the Old Depot Museum depicts life in Alabama and the histories that made Selma the “Queen City of the Black Belt.” Collections range from the times of pre-historic Native Americans to the Civil War, continuing through the Depression and the historic path of the Civil Rights Movement, illustrating how a site that was once home to a Confederate foundry became a critical repository for the preservation and interpretation of key documents, artifacts, and photographs related to Bloody Sunday and its aftermath.
Through enlightening and enriching displays, Selma’s Old Depot Museum provides unparalleled educational opportunities for the general public and area schools, with particular respect to the path from slavery to voting rights for African Americans.
