b'USAThe Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in AlabamaThe Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s reshaped the history of the United States and the world leaving a legacy that is both vibrant and inspiring, but also fragile. In Alabama, the cities of Montgomery, Birmingham, Selma and Tuskegee were home to some of the great turning points of the multi-year effort. It was in these places that the Movements national leadership took shape and tens of thousands of people came together to advance the cause of justice against remarkable odds and violent resistance. Go beyond the headlines to take a deep dive into history, learning directly from the actual activists and foot soldiers of the struggle whose vivid and compelling stories bring a history of unforgettable tragedy, triumphs and continuing struggles to life.ITINERARY6 nights| Birmingham, AL, 2 nights; Montgomery, AL, 4 nightsHIGHLIGHTSIn Birmingham, a civil rights historian guides you through civil rightshistory including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Square and Bethel Baptist Church.Featured speaker Dr. Rev. Carolyn Maull McKinstry speaks about survivingthe 16th St. Baptist Church bombing and how it changed the course of her life.Visit Selma in the company of a foot soldier. Activist Joanne Bland shares her story as the youngest person to be jailed in the Voting Rights activism. Retrace the footsteps of the 1965 march as you traverse the landmark Edmund Pettus Bridge on foot. Visit the Lowndes Interpretative Center focusing on the Selma to Montgomery March. In Montgomery, visit Rosa Parks Museum, the State of Alabama Archives Museum, The Freedom Rides Museum and the Harris Home.Enjoy a private, traditional southern soul food dinner at Montgomerys historic Bricklayers Hall and learn the importance of the songs that united activists of the movement, in a joyful celebration of music.Visit the Equal Justice Initiatives Legacy Museum: From Slavery to Incarceration, Freedom Sculpture Park and National Memorial for Peace and Justiceinstitutions that tell the rich and moving stories of the Civil Rights Movement and of Americas history of racial inequality.In Tuskegee, visit the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site and Museum, the campus of Tuskegee University. Prices Starting From$3,299 per personGroup Size: 14-40 travelers Season: JanuaryMay; October-DecemberAccommodations: Four-Star hotels History Culture 4 Conservancy Travel|conservancytravel.org'