Last updated: July 6, 2021
Thing to Do
Drive Through Anniston Civil Rights History
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The Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail project began in 2010. This nine-stop driving tour explores key sites and stories associated with Anniston's civil rights history.
To access a PDF version of the tour route, visit the Anniston Civil Rights Trail page on the City of Anniston website.
Several stops on the Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail directly relate to the Freedom Riders story, including the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot (1031 Gurnee Avenue) the Anniston Trailways Station (901 Noble Street), and the Anniston Memorial Hospital (corner of 10th and Christine). The remaining stops and their historic markers connect the Freedom Riders to the city of Anniston's larger civil rights story. Together, these nine stops create a powerful learning experience for both area residents and Freedom Riders National Monument visitors.
The Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail was created in partnership between the City of Anniston, the Spirit of Anniston, the Alabama Department of Tourism, the Anniston Civil Rights Trail Committee, and the Alabama Historical Commission Black Heritage Council.
To access a PDF version of the tour route, visit the Anniston Civil Rights Trail page on the City of Anniston website.
Several stops on the Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail directly relate to the Freedom Riders story, including the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot (1031 Gurnee Avenue) the Anniston Trailways Station (901 Noble Street), and the Anniston Memorial Hospital (corner of 10th and Christine). The remaining stops and their historic markers connect the Freedom Riders to the city of Anniston's larger civil rights story. Together, these nine stops create a powerful learning experience for both area residents and Freedom Riders National Monument visitors.
The Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail was created in partnership between the City of Anniston, the Spirit of Anniston, the Alabama Department of Tourism, the Anniston Civil Rights Trail Committee, and the Alabama Historical Commission Black Heritage Council.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Throughout Downtown Anniston
This driving tour includes historic markers at nine stops, located at places associated with civil rights history in and around downtown Anniston:
1. Southern Railways Station Attack (144 W. 4th Street)
2. Trailways Bus Station Attack (901 Noble Street)
3. Greyhound Bus Station Protest (1031 Gurnee Avenue)
4. The Murder of Willie Brewster (34 W. 11th Street)
5. Human Relations Council (1128 Gurnee Avenue)
6. Desegregation of the Library (108 E. 10th Street)
7. Anniston Memorial Hospital (corner of 10th Street and Christine Avenue)
8. West 15th Street Historic District (416 W. 15th Street)
9. Seventeeth Street Baptist Church (801 W. 17th Street)
More information about the Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail route can be found here.
1. Southern Railways Station Attack (144 W. 4th Street)
2. Trailways Bus Station Attack (901 Noble Street)
3. Greyhound Bus Station Protest (1031 Gurnee Avenue)
4. The Murder of Willie Brewster (34 W. 11th Street)
5. Human Relations Council (1128 Gurnee Avenue)
6. Desegregation of the Library (108 E. 10th Street)
7. Anniston Memorial Hospital (corner of 10th Street and Christine Avenue)
8. West 15th Street Historic District (416 W. 15th Street)
9. Seventeeth Street Baptist Church (801 W. 17th Street)
More information about the Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail route can be found here.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
Additional information about the Anniston Civil Rights Heritage Trail can be found here.