Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Official page of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District. Park Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Follow for: Events & Activities, Project Updates & Interpretation of Dr. King's Journey. Daily (Except Certain Holidays) NHP page is an interpretive outreach forum to strengthen public connections to park resources and featured programs.

Happy Birthday Coretta Scott King!
04/27/2026

Happy Birthday Coretta Scott King!

Happy Birthday to Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King! Since 2012, Dr. Bernice A. King has served as Chief Executive Officer of Th...
03/28/2026

Happy Birthday to Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King!
Since 2012, Dr. Bernice A. King has served as Chief Executive Officer of The King Center, advancing the legacy of her parents through education, advocacy, and nonviolent social change. As a lawyer and minister, she carries forward the legacy of her mother, Coretta Scott King in preserving the legacy of Dr. King and the Atlanta Sweet Auburn Community
The King Center partners with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District on programs including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday “King Holiday” Commemorations, the Beloved Community Expo, the “King for Kids” Program, and more.
Learn more about Dr. Bernice A. King and The King Center: The King Center | The Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Atlanta volunteers spruced up Dr. King’s Birth Home Block — where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in 1929 in the hi...
01/22/2026

Atlanta volunteers spruced up Dr. King’s Birth Home Block — where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in 1929 in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

Dr. King’s wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, once said that the greatest birthday gift her husband could receive would be for people to celebrate his holiday namesake through individual acts of kindness and service to others.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was the first federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service.

Special thanks to our volunteer groups, MADIOC-Making A Difference In Our Community and Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) for honoring Dr. King’s legacy through action and service.

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MLK, Jr.’s National Historical Park Celebrates his U.S. holiday – The National Park Service site held a block party even...
01/20/2026

MLK, Jr.’s National Historical Park Celebrates his U.S. holiday – The National Park Service site held a block party event on Historic Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, GA. Visitors could walk through several historic buildings including Ebenezer Baptist Church and Fire Station No. 6 – our Temporary Visitor Center.

Visitors took pictures and technology-driven exhibits educated them on the place where Dr. King was born, lived, worked, worshipped and is buried. Symbolic marches also took place outside of the park in remembrance of his non-violent strategy in the Civil Rights Movement.

Happy 97th Birthday, Dr. King!

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Gospel music saturated Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church – The 97th Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrate...
01/20/2026

Gospel music saturated Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church – The 97th Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated this past Saturday with musical tributes from local Atlanta and Southern gospel artists paying homage to Sweet Auburn's local son who went on to make history in the Civil Rights Movement.

Special thanks to the King, Williams, and Orange families for curating the artists. Gratitude to the musical and spoken word performers who made this a truly memorable experience. We had church on Auburn Avenue.

Dr. King’s great niece reads to Atlanta schoolchildren at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. Today Farris Watkins led an ...
01/15/2026

Dr. King’s great niece reads to Atlanta schoolchildren at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Today Farris Watkins led an annual book reading in observance of her great uncle Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 97th birthday in the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he once preached.

This special book reading of “My Brother Martin”, written by Farris’ grandmother, Christine King Farris (Martin Luther King, Jr’s sister), connected the audience to Dr. King’s childhood in the Sweet Auburn community and the roots of the Dr. King who impacted the world through nonviolent social justice movements.

Farris’ late grandmother, Christine, hosted countless book readings with the youth, especially for her brother’s birthday in the same fashion to underscore the importance of reading and education.

97 years ago today, a leader was born in the Sweet Auburn community. From his Atlanta roots to the international stage, ...
01/15/2026

97 years ago today, a leader was born in the Sweet Auburn community. From his Atlanta roots to the international stage, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired and led the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century—and his legacy continues to shape generations past, present, and future.

Happy Birthday, Dr. King.

Visit the place where he was born, lived, worked, worshipped, and is laid to rest at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District, Atlanta, Georgia.

King Holiday Events & Activities:
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Volunteer Day of Service
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 (3:00 - 5:00 pm)
Beloved Community Gospel Tribute
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
407 Auburn Ave NE

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance
Birth Home Block, 501 Auburn Ave NE

During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safe...
10/01/2025

During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit: doi.gov/shutdown

In honor of on Saturday, September 27th, the park invites the Sweet Auburn Community, visitors, partners, and volunteer...
09/27/2025

In honor of on Saturday, September 27th, the park invites the Sweet Auburn Community, visitors, partners, and volunteers to participate in the care for the for the landscape that carries Dr. King’s roots and legacy for the Park’s annual National Public Lands Day “Our Home Outdoors,” project.

Project Activity: Mulching tree bases.

Date/Time: 09/27/2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: 423 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Click here for information about The Art of Public Lands, Coast to Coast interactive graphic.
https://www.neefusa.org/what-we-do/conservation/national-public-lands-day/npld-promotional-toolkit

Click here for more information about National Public Lands Day www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/public-lands-day.htm

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Join the fun at The Kid’s Zone sponsored by Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District a...
09/12/2025

Join the fun at The Kid’s Zone sponsored by Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Preservation District at the Beloved Community International Expo.

Enjoy Park Ranger led international games, arts & crafts, music, activities & more!

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Location: In Front of the Park Visitor Center

National Park Service Car & Bus Parking Lots available at 423 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia 30312

For more information visit our park website https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AD444B7C-DF36-241F-2F4716B300EF8D49

Honoring the resilience of our nation on September 11, 2001. Patriot Day is a moment for reflection, unity, and remembra...
09/11/2025

Honoring the resilience of our nation on September 11, 2001. Patriot Day is a moment for reflection, unity, and remembrance.

To learn more about Patriot Day visit September 11: A Day of Remembrance and Service - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)

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450 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
30312

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+14043315190

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