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 Simuel (Trey) Sippial III Vice President, Montgomery, Alabama Sommerville Hill, Treasurer, Montgomery, Alabama Clare Watson, Secretary, Montgomery, Alabama Members Dorothy S. Calloway, Montgomery, Alabama Allen Farr, Montgomery, Alabama Neil Nesbitt, Montgomery, Alabama Ann Oldham, Montgomery, Alabama Dawn Owens, Montgomery, Alabama Jenny Rains, Montgomery, Alabama Riley Roby, Montgomery, Alabama Roger Smith, Montgomery, Alabama 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, Alabama J. Mills Thornton III. Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan and author, Montgomery, Alabama Board Facilitator Ellen Mertins, Montgomery, Alabama |