Freedom Riders National Monument

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Colored Greyhound mural with historical information about the Freedom Riders

About Freedom Riders National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and spurring the Federal Government to issue regulations banning segregation in interstate travel.

Quick Facts

State Alabama
Designation National Monument
State Code AL
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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

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