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“learn how 21 young people helped change our nation's history”
“If not us, then who? If not now, then when? ...Will someone else's children have to risk their lives instead of us risking ours?” Freedom Rider John Lewis, May 1961 Learn how 21 young people helped change our nation’s history using nonviolent protest. Black and white, male and female, none of them were older than 22. They stepped off of a bus at this station on May 20, 1961. They knew they might be met with violence, and they were. They had written out wills and said goodbye to loved ones. Their goal was to help end racial segregation in public transportation and they did. This new museum explores a compelling American story. It uses artworks as well as quotes, photographs and architectural elements.
We go here every time we have folks come to town. It's a must see opportunity. Not to be missed. Knowing the history is necessary to the freedoms we have in this country. If Black people can... Read more
So much important history in one small building. Don't skip this museum. Tells the story of the Freedom Riders. The people who work there are incredibly kind and helpful. Read more
They stood up so that we could sit down. Another stable to stop at while visiting Alabama. The Freedom Riders Museum has a lot of information on the Freedom riders. They tell the story through... Read more
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