On May 24, 1961 19-year-old Jean Thompson boarded a Trailways bus in Montgomery, Alabama, with 11 other young Freedom Riders bound for New Orleans– and history.
Join us for a night of fun, music, and dazzling fireworks at Lawrenceville's Prelude to the Fourth on July 2, 2025—bring your family, blankets, and chairs for a memorable celebration!