On May 4, 1961, the thirteen original Freedom Riders made their first stop in Fredericksburg at the Greyhound bus terminal on Princess Anne and Wolfe streets, integrating the restrooms and lunch counter without incident. The terminal building was demolished years ago; a Virginia state historical marker was erected at the site on the 60th anniversary in May 2021.
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- ·On May 4, 1961, the thirteen original Freedom Riders made their first stop in Fredericksburg at the Greyhound bus terminal on Princess Anne and Wolfe streets, integrating the restrooms and lunch counter without incident. The terminal building was demolished years ago; a Virginia state historical marker was erected at the site on the 60th anniversary in May 2021.
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