Historic Greyhound Depot Exhibits

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.

 

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 inside the Greyhound Bus Depot.

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