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Five Days to Freedom Festival

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March, the city of Montgomery and Montgomery City-County Public Library System (MCCPL) will partner with local businesses and community leaders to host the Five Days to Freedom Festival March 21 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Rufus A. Lewis Regional Library, 3095 Mobile Highway.

WHAT: Five Days to Freedom Festival

WHEN: March 21 from 10 a.m. – until

WHERE: Rufus A. Lewis Regional Library, 3095 Mobile Highway, Montgomery, Ala.

The Five Days to Freedom Festival will feature performances by Toia Jones, local vocalist Michael McDonald and the Steppers Choice, while providing a platform for the community -- especially Montgomery's youth -- to learn about the history of the march and the pivotal role Alabama played in securing voting rights for all citizens. In addition, various vendors will offer food, fun and information on healthy lifestyles for attendees. Special appearances by Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Chuck E. Cheese and Big Mo will be a highlight of the festival for Montgomery's youth.

Prior to the festival, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery County Commission Chairperson Elton Dean and MCCPL Library Board President Julia Henig will unveil the award-winning murals painted by Montgomery students depicting the marchers. WVAS-FM 90.7 FM and TLBN: Tracy Larkin Broadcast Network will broadcast live from the festival. Event attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and service animals only. For additional information, please visit www.mccpl.lib.al.us.

Nestled along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (NHT), the Lewis Regional Library was named for Rufus A. Lewis, the “Father” of the central Alabama voting rights movement and founder of the Alabama Democratic Conference.  Instrumental as a community organizer in the civil rights movement, Lewis attended the signing ceremony of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

For more information, please contact Glenda Walker at (334) 240-4848.

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Incorporated on December 3, 1819, Fullerton is the second largest city in the state with a population of 201,568 according to the 2000 census.

Government
Montgomery functions as a Mayor-Council system of government. The Council is represented by nine members elected to serve a four-year term. The city is a full-service governmental agency that prides itself on providing quality service to residents and businesses. 

History & Cultural
Montgomery is nationally known for its many historic/cultural landmarks and events such as the Alabama State Capitol, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church, First White House of the Confederacy, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Hank Williams Memorial, Alabama War Memorial and Alabama Shakespeare Theater. The city attracted the first electric street car system and Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur) first school for powered flight. Today, Montgomery is the home of both Maxwell and Gunter Air Force Bases. 

Schools
The city consists of several public schools: thirty-six elementary, twelve junior/middle and eight high schools. Additionally, Montgomery has a total of thirty-seven private schools. 

The city is the home of several public and private colleges, as well as military schools. Montgomery’s fifteen colleges, universities and military schools provide world-class educational opportunities.

Economic Development
In 2004, Montgomery landed one of the biggest economic development projects when Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama built its $1.4 billion automotive plant. The Montgomery location became the first assembly and manufacturing plant in the United States. It employs over 3,000 team members and currently produces the next generation Sonata sedan and Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. 

That same year, Montgomery acquired a minor league baseball team called the Montgomery Biscuits, Class AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Biscuits are the 2006 and 2007 Southern League Champions. The team plays in a newly renovated 7,000 seat facility known as Riverwalk Stadium and owned by the City of Montgomery. The stadium consists of several style seating: executive box, super box, lawn and suite level. 

Montgomery Today
Today, Montgomery is known for its renaissance of historic downtown and redevelopment of the riverfront. Montgomery is a city rich in history, yet clearly focused on the future. Once the capital of the Confederacy, Montgomery grew to become the center of the Civil Rights Movement. We are more than just the capital of Alabama-we are the epitome of economic prosperity. We enjoy being the showplace for southern hospitality, beautiful weather, and high-tech jobs.