Welcome to Montgomery!

We are proud to share highlights of our beautiful city with you. Learn why more than 197,000 residents are proud to call Montgomery home. We hope you’ll plan a visit or look for your forever home in Montgomery soon.

History

Incorporated December 3, 1819, Montgomery has a long and intriguing history. Once home to the First White House of the Confederacy, Montgomery grew to become the center of the Civil Rights Movement, notably the Montgomery Bus Boycotts.

Whether enticed by the amazing sunny weather or the heaps of potential, the City attracted entertainers such as Hank Williams, innovators like the Wright Brothers, and even the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Today, Montgomery is known for our historic downtown and focus on the future. Our southern charm is only elevated by our high-tech innovations to make life as pleasant as possible.

Entertainment

You will never run out of things to do in our thriving city! We have attractions for visitors as well as residents. We are home to ballets, sports complexes, museums, civil rights memorials, city parks, and a vibrant riverfront housing Riverboat Harriott II.

Economic Development

In 2004, the City landed a $1.8 billion project when Hyundai Motors built its first assembly and manufacturing plant in the United States. It employs over 3,000 team members and shows the confidence Hyundai has in Montgomery.

If you’re looking to open a small shop, develop a startup, expand an existing business, or find a great job, we have the resources you need.

Education

Montgomery Public Schools are positioned to engage, educate, and inspire our youth.

We are proud to offer a wide range of excellent educational programs through colleges and universities within Montgomery, including a Historically Black College and University at Alabama State University.