Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound mural at the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A black metal sign with yellow text tells the story of the freedom riders attacked at this location in 1961.
Freedom Riders NM seeks public comment on Bus Burning Site
Freedom Riders National Monuments seeks public input on long-term vision of the Bus Burning site
A well dressed man in a suit and tie smiles at the camera in front of a brick wall covered in green ivy.
Dr. Rolando Herts selected as superintendent of Birmingham Civil Rights, Freedom Riders National Monuements
The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Dr. Rolando Herts as superintendent of Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument in Alabama, effective Sep. 9.  
Colored Greyhound mural with historical information about the Freedom Riders
Photo by NPS Photo
street view of a yellow brick bus depot, with a black awning and NPS sign, and an alley entrance.
Photo by NPS Photo