This is where you go to get your concealed carry permit. If you are a veteran you can get a…read moreone-year permit for free, otherwise it is $20 per year up to five years. If you are a veteran bring your DD-214. There is a one-page form to fill out and they have them here. It took about 10 minutes. Once you fill out the form you can give it to one of the sheriff's. They will run your background check, then take your picture and give you your card. The whole process takes about 10 minutes once you see a sheriff.

Everyone was very helpful from the female security person who showed me where to complete the…read morePistol Permit form to the lady who processed the form. My daughter and I were in and out in about 15 minutes. Very professional

Such an amazing day on the grounds of the Capital, uniting with people that believe in equality and…read morethe rights for fair democracy in this state and country. We are better together!

On our journey to visit all 50 capital cities and capitol buildings, we landed in Montgomery,…read moreAlabama this day. The building is a gorgeous and brilliant white. It sits upon a hill. As you approach, you are greeted with a large wooden door that's quite heavy to pull open. Security is quick and courteous. After we received wristbands, we were orientated on the history of the building and grounds. Points of interest include the room where the 7 state leaders met to vote for secession from the Union and the room where Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederacy. The seemingly floating cantilevered stairs leading to these rooms were designed and engineered by a former slave. The gift shop is large with a wonderful collection of Alabama pottery, jewelry, housewares, food items, and more. Bathrooms are clean and well kept.

I have been going to this library since it was in the tiny little wooden building next to it. (I…read morewant to say that is the parks and recreation building now, but not sure, back in the late 80's and early 90's.) I remember it having a lot of paperback novels, but even then it carried amazing little cool books, and craft books. I loved how quaint it was. After a couple of decades living in other places coming back has been a joy! I love the new (to me) library the past 3 or so years I've been back. When it was vandalized not long ago it broke my heart, but I am glad to see how quickly it has rebounded. My favorite thing about it is the Alabama room. I love the local history especially that it is full of. My kids got a kick out of seeing my old Stanhope school photos. (I had to leave so many possessions and my yearbooks were among them so it is really nice to revisit them here.) As a homeschool mom it has been invaluable. As bookworm I am in love. I have found new authors to fall in love with and old favorites to cherish. While my kids don't love books *quite* as much as I do, they have found a few favorites as well. Millbrook has done really well with this library, as the staff are amazing. They are some of the kindest people. (Especially to those of us that get all fuddled over technology and miss the old card catalog!)

There are some places you visit, and then there are places that stay with you. The National…read moreMemorial for Peace and Justice is one of those places. Opened in 2018 by the Equal Justice Initiative, this memorial honors more than 4,400 African American men, women, and children who were victims of racial terror lynchings between 1877 and 1950. It tells a story that is painful, sobering, and absolutely essential to confront. As you enter, the experience is quiet and intentional. Steel rectangular monuments are arranged by state and county, each engraved with the names of victims and the dates they were killed. At first, the columns stand at eye level. You can look directly at the names. But as you continue walking, the ground gradually slopes downward and the columns begin to rise above you. It is impossible not to understand the symbolism. The markers are roughly human-sized. As you descend and look upward, they resemble bodies suspended overhead. That realization hit me deeply. The weight of it -- the scale of it -- settles into your chest. It is heavy. It should be. Along the walls, detailed plaques explain the circumstances behind many of the lynchings. Some victims were murdered by mobs of hundreds or even thousands. Some were killed for reasons so trivial and unjust -- accusations, perceived slights, even something as simple as having a photograph of a white woman. You quickly realize how little it took, and how terrifying daily life must have been for Black Americans living under that constant threat of violence. Near the exit, there is a waterfall installation representing the countless undocumented lynchings -- lives lost that may never be fully known. It is a quiet but powerful reminder that even this memorial cannot capture the entire scope of the tragedy. Outside, each hanging monument is duplicated and laid flat across the grounds. This allows visitors to read each name more closely. I deeply appreciated this thoughtful design choice. Every name is treated with dignity and equality. As you walk among them, you may notice multiple names from the same county on the same date -- entire acts of mob violence frozen in steel. Further along, sculptures and signage from various states and counties acknowledge the history and efforts toward reconciliation. The Equal Justice Initiative encourages each county represented to claim its monument and publicly confront its history. Many have begun to do so. Many still have not. The memorial asks visitors to be respectful and to stay off the grass. There are restrooms available on site. Everything about the space is orderly, intentional, and reverent. This is not an easy place to visit. It is not meant to be. But it is profoundly important. If you are in Montgomery, this is a must-visit. It provides critical context for understanding why the end of slavery, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement were not just historical milestones -- but moral necessities born from immense suffering. I would give this memorial 10 out of 5 stars if I could. Go. Walk slowly. Read the names. Remember.

This is an important memorial. The parts of history covered are very important and suppressed with…read morealarming frequency. I have been to a significant number of civil rights museums in the US, including the African American History and Culture Museum of the Smithsonian. This one consistently impresses me as one of the very best. I love the quality and variety of the ways the information is presented. The incorporation of art is so meaningful. Don't miss this (any of its components really).

For the military and retirees on Yelp, this is a good base. It has a very nice sized BX or…read moreExchange as they're now called. The commissary is a good size also. Nice shopette with gas station. Nice Furniture Mart located separate from the Main Exchange. This is a fairly large size training base and they have many of the support agencies available. Yes, the area right outside Maxwell is extremely rundown, but it's been that way for years. If you travel more into Montgomery, you'll find all the normal places you expect in any city (food and shopping). Remember, shopping on base and you pay no taxes!

My husband and I stayed here for a night. The room was not spacious. We did not like this place…read more Definitely not staying here again. The staff members were friendly and answered all of our questions. One of the members went the extra mile to assist. Thank you!