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Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument · Alabama

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  • LocationAnniston, AL
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursToday: Closed
  • Weather now83°F Sunny
  • Alerts No active alerts

Freedom Riders National Monument is a national monument in Alabama. Popular things to do include guided tours, junior ranger program, museum exhibits and self-guided tours - auto.

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street view of a yellow brick bus depot, with a black awning and NPS sign, and an alley entrance.
The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot at Freedom Riders National Monument in Anniston AL, site of an attack on Freedom Riders in May of 1961. — NPS Photo

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Visitor Centers

  • Greyhound Bus Mural

    Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot

    Visitor Center

    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…

    1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL Directions

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    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 Summer with Sign

    Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce

    Visitor Center

    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 &…

    1330 Quintard Avenue, Anniston, AL Directions

    Details
    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.

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Hours

Today: Closed · Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot

Hours by area (2)
  • Anniston Greyhound Bus DepotToday: Closed

    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
  • Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor CenterToday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Please visit the Freedom Riders National Monument Interim Visitor Center, located at the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor Center (1330 Quintard Avenue). 24/7 access to interactive kiosk, passport stamps, brochures and junior ranger books in the Chamber vestibule.

    Monday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday8:00AM - 4:00PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

Freedom Riders National Monument, 1031 Gurnee Ave
Anniston, AL 36201

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Weather & conditions

83°F
Sunny · feels like 83°
  • Today 85° 55°
    Sunny
    6% rain
  • Tomorrow 87° 60°
    Sunny
    3% rain
  • Wednesday 89° 61°
    Sunny
    3% rain

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What to expect by season

Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. In the spring and fall, visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from mild to extremely cold

Getting There

Freedom Riders National Monument, 1031 Gurnee Ave
Anniston, AL 36201

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.

Full directions

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.

Get directions NPS directions Official NPS site

Mailing address: 1302 Noble St., Anniston, AL 36201

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