Basic Information

Freedom Riders National Monument was established in Janurary 2017 to preserve the history of the Freedom Riders in and around Anniston, Alabama. The national monument has limited or no visitor facilities at many sites.

Operational Change: Starting 5/20/2025 the Greyhound Bus Depot in Anniston will be open Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–4 pm.

 

Basic Information

Greyhound Bus Depot (Visitor Center) Address

1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201

Directions

Use 1031 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201 (the Greyhound Depot address) to navigate to the national monument. 

Operating Hours and Seasons

The national monument has outdoor exhibits and the Visitor Vestibule at the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce are open 24 hours daily. Visitor centers are open specific hours and days.

Visitor Centers

Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot

1031 Gurnee Avenue
Anniston, Alabama, 36201
Wednesdays 10 am–3 pm

Operational Change: Starting 5/20/2025 the Greyhound Bus Depot in Anniston will be open Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–4 pm.

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce

1330 Quintard Avenue
Anniston, AL 36201

Visitor Vestibule (Brochures, Passport Stamps, digital interpretive kiosk)

Open 24 hours daily

Chamber of Commerce 

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce staff are available to answer visitor questions during normal business hours.
Monday–Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8:00 am–4 pm

Fees and Passes

An entrance pass is not required to access Freedom Riders National Monument.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

Internet Access

Public WiFi is not available. We do not have public Wi-Fi available at our sites, but all sites have cellular access.