65th Anniversary @ Greyhound Bus Depot

Freedom Riders National Monument is excited to announce a commemorative event for the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. Join us in Anniston, Alabama, for this event or other events happening this day.  Many details are still in the planning stage, so check our even......More

Freedom Riders National Monument is excited to announce a commemorative event for the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. Join us in Anniston, Alabama, for this event or other events happening this day.  Many details are still in the planning stage, so check our event page for more information in the coming months. We hope to see you at this event.Greyhound Bus Depot (1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201)Speakers and park rangers will be at the Greyhound Bus Depot to talk about the Freedom Riders. Rangers will also lead groups from the depot to the Trailways Mural about three blocks away.

Historic Greyhound Bus Depot (1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201)

65th Anniversary @ Bus Burning Site

Freedom Riders National Monument is excited to announce a commemorative event for the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. Join us in Anniston, Alabama, for this event or other events happening this day.  Many details are still in the planning stage, so check our even......More

Freedom Riders National Monument is excited to announce a commemorative event for the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. Join us in Anniston, Alabama, for this event or other events happening this day.  Many details are still in the planning stage, so check our event page for more information in the coming months. We hope to see you at this event.Bus Burning Site (Corner of Highway 202 and Old Birmingham Highway outside Anniston, AL)Join the National Park Service for a commemorative event. Hear from the Superintendent and other speakers on the events of Mother’s Day, May 14, 1961. A bell ringing ceremony for the CORE riders will follow the speeches.

The event takes place outside of Anniston, Alabama at the junction of Old Birmingham Highway and Highway 202. On site staff will direct parking.

65th Anniversary @ Zinn Park

Freedom Riders National Monument is excited to announce a commemorative event for the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. Join us in Anniston, Alabama, for this event or other events happening this day.  Many details are still in the planning stage, so check our even......More

Freedom Riders National Monument is excited to announce a commemorative event for the 65th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. Join us in Anniston, Alabama, for this event or other events happening this day.  Many details are still in the planning stage, so check our event page for more information in the coming months. We hope to see you at this event.Zinn ParkThe City of Anniston is hosting an event in honor of the Freedom Riders. Come for food, music, and to hear from people connected to the Freedom Riders Story.