Freedom Rides Museum, Civil rights museum in Montgomery, United States.
The former Greyhound bus station features exhibits documenting the 1961 Freedom Riders movement through photographs, artifacts, and personal accounts of participants.
In May 1961, twenty-one young activists arrived at this station to challenge racial segregation in interstate transportation, facing violent opposition from local mobs.
The museum maintains original architectural elements that demonstrate how public spaces were designed to enforce racial separation in the American South.
Located at 210 South Court Street, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday, with guided tours available until 3:00 PM each day.
The restored waiting room stands exactly as it did during segregation, with original signage and fixtures that witnessed the Freedom Riders' arrival.
Location: Montgomery
Website: https://ahc.alabama.gov/properties/freedomrides/freedomrides.aspx
GPS coordinates: 32.37463,-86.30911
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:05
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