Visit Tuscaloosa Launches Civil Rights Trail Digital Passport

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Visit Tuscaloosa on Monday announced the launch of the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail Digital Passport, which aims to provide a new platform for visitors and residents to explore local historical sites that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.

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Visit Tuscaloosa says the digital pass allows users to check in at 19 different locations that served as flashpoints during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, while providing a self-guided tour of sites such as the former Alabama State Capitol, Capitol Park, First African Baptist Church and Foster Auditorium.

“We are proud to launch a digital version of the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail, making it easier for citizens and visitors to engage with our community’s history,” Visit Tuscaloosa president and CEO Kelsey Rush said. “This digital pass ensures that learning about and reflecting on these pivotal moments in our past is more accessible than ever before and is incredibly easy to use.”

The digital passport includes:

• 19 historical stops and detailed descriptions and historical context for each location.
• Interactive check-ins for users to check in at each stop to track their progress and gain insight into the significance of each site.
• Educational resources that provide additional resources that provide deeper knowledge about the Civil Rights Movement in Tuscaloosa.
• User-friendly experience designed for easy navigation on smartphones and tablets, with no need for a physical pass.

“The new Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail Digital Pass opens opportunities for visitors and local citizens to experience Tuscaloosa’s rich history and learn more about the civil rights movement in Tuscaloosa,” Co-President of Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History and Reconciliation Foundation Tim Lewis said. “The Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Foundation is excited about having this new educational resource available to share untold stories of Civil Rights foot soldiers and events of the movement.”

Click here to activate the free passport.

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