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148th Battle of Selma Re-enactment

April 25 - 28, 2013

Local Civilian Defense Forces Strengthens Selma's Defenses

The 147th Anniversary Battle of Selma Official T-shirts are on sale at Swift Drug Company, Broad St. in Selma. They will also be for sale at the Battlefield during the event or you can contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to recieve one by mail. We have a limited supply other Year's Shirts as well.

2011 Flag Conservation Fund

Bob Bradley of the Alabama Department of Archives & History accepts a $1,000 donation to the "Flag Conservation Fund" to support ongoing conservation from Colonel Percy Blackmon, Ret., Board Member of the April 1865 Society, Inc. sponsoring entity of the Battle of Selma Re-enactment. The ADAH holds one of the largest Civil War flag collections in the U.S.

NPR at the Battle of Selma

Click on the link to listen to National Public Radio's visit to the Battle of Selma this year. The story mentions how there are less re-enactors nationally every year, even though there is increased interest from the public during the 150th anniversary of the Civil War to see these events. Who will teach the next generation about the biggest conflict in our nation's history? Grab your tents, horse, a friend and come join us at the next Battle of Selma or re-enactment near you.

Click here: NPR Media Player