The Rosa Parks Library and Museum duly honors this highly lauded civil rights heroine. The impressive facility also offers visitors a chance to better understand the incredible significance of her refusal to give up her seat on the bus on that fateful day. Among the various exhibits and attractions, you'll learn about how Rosa Parks' defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott which was inextricably linked to the Civil Rights Movement.
The Alabama State University Hornets take the field in several sports. They play in the NCAA Division I competition in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The university's football team plays at Hornet Stadium while the basketball teams hold court at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The Hornet baseball team plays at the ASU Baseball Complex.
The minute you set foot inside the Martin Luther King home, you can feel the sense of historical significance. This unassuming house was home to Dr. King and his family and most assuredly the site of many highly dramatic and tension-filled moments. When you walk in, you enter the gift shop and then begin by seeing a video of King and other significant figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Your tour guide will be happy to answer any questions you may have along the way.
An ever-changing inventory, a wide selection of collectable and vintage items, and some of the friendliest people in Montgomery can all be found at Montgomery Antique Galleries. This truly unique venue features the wares of over 50 dealers all conveniently gathered under one roof. Surprise is the rule of the day here, as you will be delighted with the incredible selection of fine antique furniture, housewares, and much more. Plus, you can also have your lamps and crystal repaired or your mirrors re-silvered while you shop.