Campsite One
The First Campsite of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March
On March 21, 1965, hundreds of civil rights marchers rested on the land of David Hall. Today, Campsite One stands as a nationally significant landmark on the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.
Associated Press, March 21, 1965.
Documented in 1965 National Press
In March 1965, national newspapers documented the Selma to Montgomery march and its first campsite on the land of David Hall. Campsite One is not a reconstructed memory — it is a documented, historic place recognized as part of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.
National Park Service Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
Why Campsite One Matters
Here, a 54-mile journey toward justice paused before continuing. The courage of local landowners and marchers helped catalyze the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Hall Family Legacy
For generations, the Hall family has preserved this land and its story. David Hall’s decision to host marchers was an act of conviction. His daughter, Susie Anna Hall-Stover, dedicated her life to ensuring that Campsite One remained protected and honored.
The Future
The Hall Heritage Center at Campsite One will provide interpretive exhibitions, archival preservation, educational programming, and community engagement.
Heritage Center Construction
Interpretive Development
Land Protection & Archival Documentation
