Freedom Riders, supporters, and friends at First Baptist Church during the 2011 museum opening
Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette signs a student’s t-shirt at a museum event as Friends president Valda Harris Montgomery looks on
“I was 13 years old when the Freedom Riders took refuge in my family home. Witnessing young people with the spirit and strength to combat injustice greatly influenced my life. This museum shares these powerful stories in a way that engages young and old alike.” -Dr. Valda Harris Montgomery, President, Friends of the Freedom Rides Museum |
The Friends is a non-profit organization passionate about this extraordinary museum in Montgomery, Alabama.
We need your support. It insures the Freedom Rides stories will continue to engage visitors in this place where history happened. Help shape the museum’s future by joining us, donating, or connecting us to your friends and family. Board of Directors Emeritus John Lewis. Freedom Rider and US Congressman, Atlanta, Georgia Jim Zwerg. Freedom Rider, retired minister, Rahman, New Mexico Officers Valda Harris Montgomery, President , Montgomery, Alabama Ann Oldham, Vice President, Montgomery, Alabama Sommerville Hill, Treasurer, Montgomery, Alabama Jared Morris, Secretary, Montgomery, Alabama Members Todd Strange, ex officio. Mayor, Montgomery, Alabama [represented by Clare Watson] Advisors William Harbour. Freedom Rider and civil rights activist, Atlanta, Georgia Jim Hodgson. Certified Public Accountant, CF0 Transcendence, Inc, Montgomery, Alabama Georgette Norman. Retired executive director of the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Montgomery, Alabama J. Mills Thornton III. Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan and author, Montgomery, Alabama |