Karl Kumodzi shows the enthusiastic welcome received by the 2011 Student Freedom Ride in New Orleans on the final day of the ride.

In her work as a conservation specialist at the National Postal Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., Linda Edquist has worked to preserve countless letters and other objects in the museum's enormous collection. How can you use some conservation techniques on your letters at home? Watch Linda demonstrate, in 2001 this video interview.

Andy Carroll is the founder and director of the Legacy Project, which honors those who have served the nation in wartime by preserving their letters. He is the author of War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from America's Wars, which inspired the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary. Hear about Andy's interest in preserving letters and some of the behind-the-scenes stories of the Legacy Project.

Student Freedom Rider Rachael DeMarce places her name on the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, AL.

American Experience Invites college students to "Get on the Bus." Be one of 40 college students to join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides.

2011 Student Freedom Rider Will Dale reflects on the last few days of the ride.

Benjameen Quarless describes three things he has learned on the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.

Student Freedom Rider Meghna Chandra shares some of her favorite moments from Day 8 of the 2011 Ride.

An introductory video to Nathan Roberson, one of the forty Student Freedom Riders participating in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. From May 6-16, college students will join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides from Washington, DC to New Orleans, LA.

An introductory video to Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez, one of the forty Student Freedom Riders participating in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. From May 6-16, college students will join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides from Washington, DC to New Orleans, LA.

Carla Orendorff films her fellow 2011 Student Freedom Riders writing messages on the sidewalk in chalk.

An introduction to the 40 student freedom riders who will be retracing the original 1961 freedom rides from May 6 - 16, 2011.

Rachael describes how the application for the 2011 Student Freedom Ride was the catalyst for a special conversation with her grandmother.

Original Freedom Riders Helen and Bob Singleton revisit the site of their 1961 arrest in Jackson, Mississippi.

Samantha Williams interviews fellow Student Riders and Original Freedom Rider Earnest "Rip" Patton on their feelings about "the N word".

Erica Shekell reflects on her time as a 2011 Student Freedom Rider. "There is a 'we' ... and we are going the right direction."

Maricela Aguilar describes the variety of causes important to her fellow Student Freedom Riders. "The future of America looks wonderful. It looks beautiful."

In this photo slideshow, Davy Knittle asks his fellow Student Freedom Riders where their courage comes from.

Student Freedom Rider Anna Nutter describes her personal feelings about non-violence.

In Montgomery, AL, Student Freedom Rider Collis Crews reflects on hate crimes after visiting the Southern Poverty Law Center.