11. Freedom Riders National Monument (Anniston, Alabama)
The Freedom Riders National Monument commemorates the 1961 attack on courageous activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation. Despite violent opposition, the Freedom Riders pressed forward, drawing national attention to racial injustice and spurring federal action in the struggle for civil rights. This site, preserved by the National Park Service, honors their bravery and the pivotal role they played in reshaping American society.
