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What to See & 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 hours, but outdoor exhibits are always available.
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 with Anniston's civil rights history.
Self-Guided Tours
The Model City Walking Tour
Take a stroll through 100 years of Anniston history and learn about some of the people, places, and changes that have shaped the "Model City" from its founding in the 1870s through the integration efforts of the Bi-Racial Human Relations Council in the 1960s. The "Model City" Walking Tour route is about two miles long and includes seven stops throughout downtown Anniston. For the full experience, listen to the tour's interpretive audio, or follow along with the accompanying transcript.
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 questions, provide parks brochures, park stamps, and Junior Ranger books and badges. Outside exhibits are open 24 hours every day. Visiting on a day the depot isn't open? Visit the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce for passport stamps and brochures.
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 & Visitors Center. The Visitor Vestibule with the passport stamp and park brochures offers additional hours Monday through Friday.
Parking & Access
Getting Here
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.
Official NPS directionsParking Lots
Greyhound Bus Burn Site
A gravel parking lot located near the site where the Greyhound Bus was attacked and burned by a vicious mob on May 14, 1961. A historical marker is across the street and marks the location.
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How to Get Here
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.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
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.
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Photos
street view of a yellow brick bus depot, with a black awning and NPS sign, and an alley entrance.
When to Go
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