Montgomery is an unrivaled historic and Civil Rights destination— A world changing city defining its future by embracing its diverse community and celebrating its rich and unique cultural experiences. 

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Incorporated in 1819, Montgomery has a long and intriguing history. Once home to the First White House of the Confederacy, Montgomery grew to become the center of the Civil Rights Movement, notably the Montgomery Bus Boycotts.

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Prior to European colonization, the east bank of the Alabama River was inhabited by the Alibamu tribe of Native Americans.

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In the post-World War II era, returning African-American veterans were among those who became active in pushing to regain their civil rights in the South: to be allowed to vote and participate in politics, to freely use public places, to end segregation. 

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A 13-month protest that began on December 5, 1955, after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. The boycott was led by Martin Luther King, Jr., president of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA). The boycott ended with a 1956 Supreme Court decision that declared Montgomery's segregation laws unconstitutional.

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Now home to the Equal Justice Initiative and its renowned Legacy Sites, Montgomery is now an international tourist destination, uniquely positioned on the Alabama River.