Freedom Riders National Monument - National Park Directory

Colored Greyhound mural with historical information about the Freedom Riders

Greyhound mural at the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot.

street view of a yellow brick bus depot, with a black awning and NPS sign, and an alley entrance.

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot at Freedom Riders National Monument in Anniston AL, site of an attack on Freedom Riders in May of 1961.

Photos: National Park Service

Quick Facts

State Alabama

Designation National Monument

State Code AL

Weather Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in…

Location & Map

Freedom Riders National Monument is located in Alabama.

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Operating Hours

The historic Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, located at 1031 Gurnee Avenue. This is the Greyhound Depot the Freedom Riders attempted to integrate on May 14, 1961.

Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Monday Closed

Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday Closed

Tuesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Auto Junior Ranger Program Museum Exhibits

Getting There

Directions to the Bus Burning Site, from Atlanta and Points East: From I-20, take exit 179 toward AL-202 E/US-78/Coldwater. Merge onto Alabama State Highway 202. Turn right onto Old Birmingham Hwy. The Bus Burning site is located on the right. A gravel parking lot is available at the burn site with entry from the Old Birmingham Hwy. There is no authorized parking or pedestrian activity along State Route 202. For directions to the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, click on link below.

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Contact & Address

Address Freedom Riders National Monument, Anniston, AL, 36201

Phone 205-568-3963

Email frri_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Things To Do

Explore the Freedom Riders Story

Explore the indoor and outdoor exhibits that tell the stories of the Freedom Riders. Indoor exhibits are limited to open…

Explore the history of the Freedom Riders. The outdoor exhibits are always available. Indoor exhibits are available when the depot…

Junior Ranger

Explore the story of the Freedom Riders through the Junior Ranger Program in Anniston, Alabama.

Drive Through Anniston Civil Rights History

The Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail project began in 2010. This nine-stop driving tour explores key sites and stories associated…

Visitor Centers

Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot is open Tuesday–Thursday, 10 am–4 pm. Park rangers and volunteers will be available to open the site and answer visitor…

Hours: Currently Open Tuesday–Thursday except most holidays. If you are visiting when the depot is closed, the outside exhibits remain open. Also, passport stamps, and brochures are available at the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce.

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce

Due to limited hours at the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, information about Freedom Riders National Monument is also available at the Calhoun County Area Chamber…

Hours: The Visitor Vestibule offers passport stamps, brochures, and an interactive exhibit open Monday–Thursday 8 am–5 pm and Friday 8 am–4 pm.

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