Freedom Rides Exhibit at Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station
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Fifty years after the historic Freedom Rides in the South, the former Montgomery, Ala., bus terminal owned by GSA has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Alabama Historical Commission leases the terminal from GSA and has restored the building, creating a museum about the Freedom Rides. The museum?s grand opening was May 19-21, with U.S. Rep. John Lewis and other Freedom Riders attending and speaking. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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Original Freedom Rider Jim Zwerg speaks at the museum and exhibit on May 14, before the grand opening. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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The exterior artwork at the Montgomery Freedom Rides Museum showcases the history of the time. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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The interior reception area provides a welcoming feel to the newly opened exhibit in Montgomery, Ala. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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"Share Your Story" interactive kiosk at the new Freedom Rider museum gives visitors an opportunity to be involved. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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The Freedom Rides exhibit retraces the route of peaceful protesters in the South. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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A woman peruses book offerings at grand opening of Freedom Rider Museum in Montgomery, Ala. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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U.S. Rep. John Lewis relates his recollection of Freedom Rides 50 years later. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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The excited crowd gathers for the opening of the museum. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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Museumgoers interact with John Lewis, fascinated by the exhibits and artwork at the new museum. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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The Freedom Rides story quilt is already a popular exhibit. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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John Lewis signs autographs among the museum exhibits. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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John Lewis poses for pictures in front of new artwork depicting Freedom Rides. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Historical Commission.
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Freedom Rides Exhibit at Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station