Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose

National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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Info

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child. Hear his voice in the church where he changed the world.

Park Photos

Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose
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The visitor center features an exhibit entitled "Courage To Lead".

Credit: NPS Photo

Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose
The Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
Fire Station No. 6
The Tomb of Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Shopping

Operating Hours

Access to buildings at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is as follows: Open: Monday – Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Visitor Center Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Birth Home – Tours are temporarily on-hold. Fire Station No. 6 – Opened with staff availability.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather info

Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.

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