Historic Greyhound Depot Exhibits

A brick building with large glass windows. A sign in a window says Freedom Riders National Monument. A mural is on a wall on the right side on the next building.
The historic Greyhound Bus Depot in Anniston where the Freedom Riders were attacked May 14, 1961.

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Outdoor Exhibits

Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

This mural and accompanying exhibit panels tell the back story and attack on the Freedom Riders on May 14, 1961. Listen to the player under the historic marker to hear Freedom Rider Hank Thomas in his own words describe what he experience that day.
 
A mural of a bus is painted on a brick wall with the title "Could You Get On The Bus" above. Exhibit panels explaining the freedom rides are on either side and overlay the mural. A metal eternal flame is located high up on the wall on the right side.
The painted mural of a greyhound bus is surrounded by interpretive panels. Visitors can learn about the events that took place here May 14, 1961. Could You Get On The Bus?

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Indoor Exhibits

Hours: Open Wednesday 10 AM–3 PM

The exhibits inside the depot detail the backstory of the rides and explained what happened after the events in Anniston, Alabama. The depot is planning for restoration to its 1961 appearance, but indicators of the old layout can still be seen on the floors and walls. Rangers can explain how these indicators tell us a story and how that story connects to travelers' experiences in 1961.
 
A visitor reads interpretive panels about the Freedom Riders.
A visitor reads interpretive panels about the Freedom Riders inside the Greyhound Bus Depot.

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Last updated: February 28, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1302 Noble St.
STE 3G

Anniston, AL 36201

Phone:

205-679-0065
Please contact the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center for general questions about Freedom Riders National Monument at (256) 237-3536.

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