The celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2019 will take place in downtown Atlanta
Posted on 14-02-2023 10:43 PM
The celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2019 will take place in downtown Atlanta
The city of Atlanta will be celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 21
Atlanta's downtown has a prominent role in the American Civil Rights Movement, while the eastern part of our community is where Dr. King lived and led.
Visit Downtown Atlanta during King Observance Weekend to celebrate his legacy and reflect.
Visit the neighborhood where Dr. Seuss was born and discover where he created his art. KING
In a recent article on 901 WABE, Mtamanika Youngblood discussed how King was forged in the Old Fourth Ward. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, Atlanta The King Center, and, if you continue down Auburn Avenue, Sweet Auburn's rich ecosystem of churches, community spaces, and small businesses can be explored.
In spite of the federal government shutdown, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park will open from January 19 - February 3, thanks to a grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation and recreation fees collected by the NPS. Read the announcement here.
The King Center
Sweet Auburn Neighborhood Map
TOUR THE COMMUNITY
In Downtown, many tour companies incorporate the story of the Civil Rights Movement into your exploration of the area, giving you a fascinating look into the rich history and dynamic future of our community. In honor of this special weekend, we recommend:
Civil Bikes
Atlanta Food Walks
Bicycle Tours of Atlanta
Historical Tours of Woodruff Park (saturday, January 19 - UPDATE: Cancelled due to weather)
ASSIST WITH EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICE PROJECTS
Downtown attractions and locations of significance are celebrating Dr. King and exploring contemporary human rights issues. Our recommendations include:
Continuing through January 21 are King Holiday Observance Week events at The King Center
An exhibition of the best of Morehouse College's Martin Luther King, Jr. collection will be on display at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights by the National Center for Civil and Human Rights - January 19-19, 2018
Dr. King at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights - 21 January
21st of January at the Children's Museum of Atlanta is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
Observing MLK Day at Oakland Cemetery - January 21
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