May 14, 1961: Freedom Riders Bus Burned in Anniston, Alabama

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Fee:

Free.

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Location:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (inside the memorial)

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Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Time:

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

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Description

The CORE Freedom Riders were a group of civil rights activists that challenged racial segregation on interstate buses. The buses carrying the Freedom Riders into Anniston, Alabama were set ablaze by an angry mob on May 14, 1961. This attack garnered national media attention and propelled federal intervention. Join a ranger to hear more about the impact of this movement. 

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Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
[phone]