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F.D. Reese Historical Tour: Exclusive Access
4.8
24 Ratings
Selma
Embark on an exclusive historical tour with the direct lineage of F.D. Reese, the visionary leader who invited Dr. Martin Luther King to Selma. Explore his home and discover original artifacts from the F.D. Reese Archives.
Embark on an exclusive historical tour with the direct lineage of F.D. Reese, the visionary leader who invited Dr. Martin Luther King to Selma. Explore his home and discover original artifacts from the F.D. Reese Archives.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Clark Elementary School - Tour guides will share insights about the inception of the first-ever World’s Teacher’s March.
- Dallas County Courthouse - Tour guides will provide information on the first-ever World’s Teacher’s March.
- Brown Chapel AME Church - Tour guides will discuss the importance of F.D. Reese’s efforts in organizing Brown…
- Clark Elementary School - Tour guides will share insights about the inception of the first-ever World’s Teacher’s March.
- Dallas County Courthouse - Tour guides will provide information on the first-ever World’s Teacher’s March.
- Brown Chapel AME Church - Tour guides will discuss the importance of F.D. Reese’s efforts in organizing Brown Chapel as a venue for mass meetings and the challenges he faced in bringing Dr. King there.
- Edmund Pettus Bridge - Tour guides will join you on a walk across the bridge, offering insights into Bloody Sunday and more!
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - A historic church where FD Reese served as pastor for 50 years.
What's Included
- Admission to the F.D. Reese Historical Tour
- Admission to the F.D. Reese Historical Tour
Additional Information
You are set to embark on a tour with the direct descendants of F. D. Reese! The opportunity presents itself to set foot in the former home of F.D. Reese, the individual who called Dr. Martin Luther King to Selma and spearheaded the inaugural World’s Teacher’s March. Moreover, you will have the chance to observe authentic artifacts from F.D. Reese’s collection.
You are set to embark on a tour with the direct descendants of F. D. Reese! The opportunity presents itself to set foot in the former home of F.D. Reese, the individual who called Dr. Martin Luther King to Selma and spearheaded the inaugural World’s Teacher’s March. Moreover, you will have the chance to observe authentic artifacts from F.D. Reese’s collection.
Location
1566 Marie Foster St
Marie Foster Street
Tour Guide will meet you at the address where the tour begins.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Joris_j
Aug 21, 2025
F D Reese Historical Tour of Selma is right on! - I made a specific trip to visit Alabama to see various civil rights sites, including a visit to Selma to see the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
I quite enjoyed the F D Reese Historical tour of Selma.
My tour was done by Alan Reese, who is F D Reese's grandson. The tour started at F D Reese’s house and then Alan took me to various important sites within Selma prior to going to the area by the Edmund Pettus Bridge. We walked across the bridge together and back (on a 92 degree day too). All throughout Allen provided me with a lot of historical context and a lot of information that I just did not know before.
Of course the bridge is a public structure that you can walk across on your own, but I advise booking this tour in order to be able to experience Selma with knowledge of a descendant of a historical figure.
I recommend the F D Reese Historical Tour.
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Renee
Aug 16, 2025
The diamond in the rough… - This was a great experience! To be 50 years old and never hearing in depth information concerning Frederick D Reese and the WHY Martin Luther King Jr and others went to Selma plus Dr. Reese facilitating the entire movement was mind boggling. Dr. Reece was a very humble man who should have been acknowledged more in HIStory. Very thankful to have obtained the knowledge, visit the home the Dr. Reese lived in, and relive the crucial points of our HIStory with his grandson. Well done!
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Familytraveler494
Jan 12, 2025
Very Accomodating Tour and Interesting History Lesson - On a family road trip with a stop in Selma and I noticed this tour on Trip Advisor. It was a winter beak trip so there was not a tour available on the site to book, but I sent a message in Facebook and got a response back quickly. Alan was going to be in the area the one day that we could do the tour for a surprise birthday party for his mom. He was kind enough to complete a tour for us in the early afternoon before the party.
We got a unique history lesson that we would not have known about if we had not found this tour. It is good to look at options beyond what is just the top of the search results as that doesn't always find you the best experience.
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E2775zuamys
May 6, 2024
Take an insider's look at the Selma-Montgomery marches - Highly recommended! Do not miss this opportunity to experience Selma's 1964-1965 history and to learn about the principal role played by F. D. Reese, a Selma science teacher and minister, in the struggle for voting rights. Reese invited Martin Luther King, Jr., in January 1965 to lead the group of teachers and citizens that Reese had organized. The politics between the various players are fascinating.
Alan and Marvin offer a unique perspective on an historic time as grandsons of this hero of the civil rights movement. They take you to sites in Selma where the drama unfolded and offer you the opportunity to walk the Edmund Pettus Bridge. You have the satisfaction of honoring Reese and the heroes of Bloody Sunday, Turn Around Tuesday, and the March from Selma to Montgomery, March 21-24, 1965.
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Anncs
Apr 24, 2024
Civil Rights history comes alive - This was a phenomenal experience. It was the start of our Civil Rights tour of Selma and Montgomery, Alabama. Talking with Alan and Marvin, and driving all together to see the sites they told us about, was a really moving experience. None of the three of us had been taught anything about the Selma to Montgomery march in school, so it was really enlightening to learn about how the events unfolded and, of course, FD Reese's pivotal role.
What isn't mentioned in the description is that Alan and Marvin are going to drive FROM ATLANTA (about three hours each way!) to meet you and give you this very personal tour.
Thank you Alan and Marvin for a fascinating and touching tour.
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Amyaldridges
Jan 15, 2024
Great tour! - Fantastic experience! Would do it again. Loved learning about the Reeces and spending time in there home.
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Amyaldridge_s
Jan 15, 2024
Great tour! - Alan was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable, passionate, and honest. His care for his granddaddy’s legacy is inspiring.
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Trip_j
Sep 24, 2023
Very informative, enjoyable tour - The tour was fantastic and very informative. Our group couldn't stop talking about the experience. We highly recommend the Reese brothers.
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Patrina_b
Jun 12, 2023
Awesome way to honor the sacrifice - These gentlemen show true honor and passion for what they're doing, educating and informing the public about the history and efforts of their grandfather and others who played such a significant role in our history as Americans. It was touching and I'm grateful that I had the opportunity
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985hallier
Mar 18, 2023
Must Do in Selma - This experience was on the third day of our Civil Rights tour in Alabama. Our tour guides, Allan and MJ, grandsons of FD Reese, literally opened their family home to us and their hearts as they shared not only Selma's history on voting rights, but their grandfather's pivotal organizing role in lifting up the Selma community. They underscored the importance of individuals in organizing on a grassroots level in their community. These individuals are everywhere and need to be acknowledged. You won't want to miss this unbelievably powerful experience.
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