Photo of one unidentified white man sits in front of Grayhound bus to prevent it from leaving the station with load of Freedom Riders, AP Photo.

Public Input for Foundation Document


The National Park Service is preparing a foundation document to inform planning and management of the Freedom Riders National Monument.

A foundation document identifies a national park unit's core purpose and significance, its most important resources and values, and the interpretive themes that tell its unique and significant American story. As a new unit of the National Park Service, Freedom Riders National Monument's foundation document will provide a basis for first steps in prioritizing park planning and data needs.

The park welcomes all interested persons to participate in this effort.

The National Park Service encourages all interested citizens to play a role in outlining the park's future by sharing their thoughts on the following five questions:
 
Comment Period: Closed        Jun 17, 2017 - Jul 17, 2017
Topic Questions:
1. Why are the Freedom Rides and the events that took place in Anniston (at the Greyhound Bus Station and the site of the bus burning) important to American History? What ideas or ideals do these places represent?
2. What are the most important stories to tell about the Freedom Rides? How did they shape the Nation and the community of Anniston?
3. What are the biggest challenges facing the National Park Service in setting up the Freedom Riders National Monument?
4. What are the biggest opportunities for the National Park Service in setting up the Freedom Riders National Monument? What is your vision for the new National Monument?
5. Do you have any other ideas or information you would like to share with the National Park Service about the Freedom Riders National Monument? The park service needs your help as we work to better understand the historic appearance of the former Greyhound bus station and bus burning site. If you have any stories, old photos, or memories about the sites that you are willing to share, please let us know and provide us with your contact information.
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