Freedom Riders National Monument | American Tour Association

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The struggle for equal travel

Places connected with the 1961 attack on Freedom Riders reveal the risks faced by people challenging segregated interstate transportation. Interpretation connects the local events with a national movement.

Colored Greyhound mural with historical information about the Freedom Riders — Greyhound mural at the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot.
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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.
NPS Photo · Photo credits

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

01Former Greyhound bus station
02Bus-burning site
03Anniston civil-rights history

Before you go

Confirm where current visitor services and interpretation are offered; the two principal sites require separate travel.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

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Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.