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Montgomery Bus Station's Sale Threatened, Preservation Advocates Rally

3/8/2025

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The Montgomery Bus Station, a pivotal site in the civil rights movement and home to the Freedom Rides Museum, faced potential sale due to federal budget cuts. U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures passionately advocated for its preservation, highlighting its historical importance. However, the listing was quickly withdrawn, casting doubt on the museum's future.

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Story summary

The Montgomery Bus Station, a pivotal site in the civil rights movement and home to the Freedom Rides Museum, faced potential sale due to federal budget cuts. U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures passionately advocated for its preservation, highlighting its historical importance. However, the listing was quickly withdrawn, casting doubt on the museum's future.