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Freedom Riders National Monument is a National Park Service unit located in Anniston, Alabama. It is a park in progress with limited services. Here are the available visitor services at Freedom Riders National Monument:
 
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.
This greyhound bus depot was where the Freedom Riders were initially attacked in Anniston, Alabama on May 14, 1961. Today the building serves as a visitor center.

NPS/ Kevin Chandler

 
Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
1031 Gurnee Avenue
Anniston, AL 36201

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot is open on Wednesdays, 10 am–3 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.
 
A brick and wood structure with three flagpoles in front. On the right in front is a sign that reads Calhoun County Chamber of Comerce
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce has a mini visitor center in the front vestibule for passport stamps and park brochures

NPS/ Kevin Chandler

 
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
1330 Quintard Ave
Anniston, AL 36201

Telephone: (256) 237-3536

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce staff are available to answer visitor questions during normal business hours. A digital interpretive kiosk and NPS passport stamp are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in the foyer of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce.

Last updated: February 7, 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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