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 Jim Zwerg. Freedom Rider, retired minister, Rahman, New Mexico Officers Valda Harris Montgomery, President. Montgomery, Alabama Sommerville Hill, Vice President. Brown Studio, Montgomery Riley Roby, Treasurer. Balch and Bingham, Montgomery Clare Johnson, Secretary. Montgomery Members Allen Farr. Montgomery Vincent Hall. Montgomery Mike Jordan. Alabama Power Company, Montgomery Dawn Owens. Montgomery Jenny Rains. Montgomery Roger Smith. Beasley Allen, Montgomery Destiny Williams. Montgomery Steven Reed, ex officio. Mayor, Montgomery, Alabama, represented by Joe Reed Advisors Georgette Norman. Retired executive director of the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Montgomery J. Mills Thornton III. Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan, Montgomery Ann Oldham. Founding Board Member, Montgomery Neil Nesbitt. Montgomery Board Facilitator Ellen Mertins. Montgomery |