Drive Through Anniston Civil Rights History

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.