Selma Historical Tours by Thelma Dianne Harris

Selma Historical Tours by Thelma Dianne Harris Come tour with Dianne, where you will discover her "Tellin' it like it was!" T. Dianne Harris was active in the Selma Movement as a student activist.

She has firsthand knowledge of not only the Civil Rights movement in Selma, but the breadth of our city's history. She is available for full-service guided tours, Speeches, Discussions, Panel Presentations, Historical Narratives, and more. Give Dianne a call today for all of your Selma exploration needs.

06/28/2025

Emmett till finally got a statue❣️ Black History month ✊🏽❤️💛💚🖤

SELMA WELCOMES CARLETON COLLEGE ALUMNI OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being the Tour Guid...
06/28/2025

SELMA WELCOMES CARLETON COLLEGE ALUMNI OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being the Tour Guide and featured speaker
for this awesome group.
The tour began with a delicious lunch at Reflections Coffee Shoppe, afterwards the group marched across the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge , followed by an educational tour of the National Voting Rights Museum Institute and a historic Mobile Tour of Selma.
The culminating activity included a delectable buffet dinner at the famous and well renowned, Lannie's Bar- Be Que Restaurant. Lastly, the group shared thoughts of the day, acknowledgements and farewells as they ventured to spend a restful night at one of our local Hotels.
This ten day tour will travel to New Orleans today and will continue visiting other Voting / Civil Rights cities culminating on July 3, 2025.
Special thanks is extended to their vivacious group leaders for selecting Selma as one of the featured tour cities and for supporting our local businesses and economy.

06/25/2025

Today, I had the wonderful pleasure of speaking to Doctoral Students from Abilene Christian University of Abilene, Texas. The students were from various cities in Texas as well as other states.
This was a most cordial and engaging group of tourists.
I am most grateful that Selma was chosen as one of the tour cities during this week of their Civil Rights Tour.
A most delectable lunch was enjoyed at the Five & Dime by A.C.Reeves.

Gardening Is So Rewarding, Try It.
05/21/2025

Gardening Is So Rewarding, Try It.

Then And Now. It's amazing what 2 weeks can do.
05/20/2025

Then And Now. It's amazing what 2 weeks can do.

Road Scholar #1 Visit For AprilToday, Road Scholar Tourists visited Historic Selma. Today's group was very engaging and...
04/04/2025

Road Scholar #1 Visit For April
Today, Road Scholar Tourists visited Historic Selma. Today's group was very engaging and enjoyable as they learned the history of the Voting Rights Movement of 1965.
We thank them for visiting our city and supporting our local economy.
This tour includes Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham.

Sewanee University Of The South Sewanee,Tennessee Visits SelmaToday, Sewanee students Staff Members and I had a wonderf...
03/13/2025

Sewanee University Of The South Sewanee,Tennessee Visits Selma
Today, Sewanee students Staff Members and I had a wonderful tour.
These students stated they have gained so much knowledge of the Voting Rights Movement because they were able to participate last week in several Jubilee activities and Bloody Sunday's Bridge Crossing.
Sewanee students are no strangers to Selma because they have visited us for several times now.
The day began with Breakfast at Reflections Coffee Shoppe. Both Jackie Smith and I shared our stories of the Movement and present day involvement with them.
Afterwards, toured Selma and learned more history.
Later today, the group will visit Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Thanks to Sewanee students for also providing Community Service while visiting here for a week.
See you soon Sewanee!

Yesterday, was a beautiful weather day. I enjoyed sharing the struggles of 1965 with tourists from Christ Presbyterian C...
02/26/2025

Yesterday, was a beautiful weather day. I enjoyed sharing the struggles of 1965 with tourists from Christ Presbyterian Church,
Madison, Wisconsin.
Two members of the group visited Selma in 2023. It speaks volume when our repeat tourists return.
The day began at our beautiful Selma Public Library with me sharing my experiences at age 15 with this very interesting and vivacious group. Afterwards we took the iconic walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the Memorial Park, and enjoyed a delectable lunch at Reflections Coffee Shoppe.
Lastly, we toured historic sites in Selma. I appreciate that so many wonderful people visit Selma to learn of our history.
It is my hope that we will Never repeat the past.
Here's wishing this awesome group even more knowledge as they continue their southern Civil Rights Tour.
As we say in the south, keep em coming Jerry!

Black History NotesThese two items pictured symbolized safety during the Underground Railroad era.Quilts were hung on c...
02/17/2025

Black History Notes
These two items pictured symbolized safety during the Underground Railroad era.
Quilts were hung on clotheslines or window sils and usually included a Star in the design. The Star was called the North Star and also that it was a safe place for slaves to visit along their escape route.
The Lantern was used as a light to follow along the Underground Railroad for the passengers vision and safety.
The Conductor was the leader that lead the passengers to safety.
The Quilt pictured was designed and quilted by my Mother and Aunt and made especially for me.
I am so proud that they shared and gifted a piece of African American History to me.
It is so important that we teach our younger generation about the many cultural symbols of history.

"Laissez lesbons moments rouler"Let the good times roll !
02/15/2025

"Laissez lesbons moments rouler"
Let the good times roll !

Last two Road Scholar Tours for 2024.Road Scholar will return to Selma in January to begin the new year in 2025.Special ...
11/22/2024

Last two Road Scholar Tours for 2024.
Road Scholar will return to Selma in January to begin the new year in 2025.
Special thanks to this tour group and for selecting Selma as one of their Civil Rights Tour Cities.
Pic #1 November 15,2024
Pic #2 November 22, 2024.
Each group featured several states and New Zealand.
Here's looking forward to another enjoyable year with this fantastic group.
Selma loves Road Scholar.

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all our Veterans especially my father, Isaac J. Howard , Jr.
Thanks for your many sacrifices.

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