A Great Leader is Born

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District
A young boy grows up in a time of segregation… He is moved by destiny into leadership of 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.

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Video Title: Visitor Orientation – Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park Description: Welcome to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park! In this video, a National Park Service ranger provides a detailed orientation to help you navigate your visit smoothly. Learn about park hours, convenient parking locations, and find your way to the park’s key resources: The Visitor Center, featuring exhibits on Dr. King's life and the Civil Rights Movement. Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King

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Plan Your Visit!

Review of daily park activities

Visitor Center
Atlanta's Top Tourist Destination

The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park attracts large numbers of national and international visitors.

The exterior view of the Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Park Rangers provide a presentation that explains Martin Luther King, Jr. and his family's experiences while living at the Birth Home.

Photo of Ebenezer Baptist Church
Explore Ebenezer live with a Park Ranger

Experience a Ranger guided tour of the Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King, Jr. co-pastored and was baptized.

I Have A Dream World Peace Rose Garden
Things To Do

Discover attractions throughout the park where Martin Luther King, Jr. was born, worshipped, and is buried

Junior Ranger Flyer, Park Ranger Holding right hand up to deliver the oath to a Jr Ranger
Become A Junior Ranger

Junior Rangers "Explore, Learn, and Protect" their national parks. Complete the booklet of activities, take the oath, and earn your Badge.

Last updated: October 28, 2024

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450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone:

404 331-5190 x5046

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