Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site is a historic and protected site Sweet Auburn Atlanta located in United States.

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    (404) 331-5190

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    nps.gov/malu

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    Historic and Protected Site

Address

450 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta , GA 30312 United States

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Magda Borges

Simple museum but with so much history and lessons for those who visit it... A touching place.

Men's Health Mag

Block out an hour or two for an important history lesson: Visit the civil rights leader 's childhood home , the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as pastor, and his gravesite. Read more

Andrew C

Amazing work MLK did for civil rights, but so depressing on how horrendous society. The small but effective exhibit takes you thru the history of the movement + beautiful rose garden outside too!!!

Allen Rodi

My heart broke to see the power of that humble carriage for Dr. King 's funeral procession...with 200,000 mourners. To live in Georgia and not experience the lessons taught here are social ignorance.

Chad Elkins

Near the parking lot is the Jackson St bridge over Freedom Pkwy. The photograph used as the primary iconic view of Atlanta for the 'The Walking Dead' TV show on AMC was taken from that vantage point. Read more

This Is My South

Visit Sweet Auburn, home to the Martin Luther King National Historic Site , which houses exhibits on the life of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. Read more

Harumi U

You have to walk a little bit from the nearest MARTA station but once you get there, all sites are close by. The center, the park , the church , the house, the firehouse...

Ebrahim Bandookwala

Start from inside the visitor center and work your way outwards

Libby Ballengee

If you go in the Visitor's Center you get free tickets for the tour of MLK Jr's childhood home . Really learned a lot about him... that was my favorite part of the Center.

Greg Sutton

This historic events documented and preserved there are awesomely fascinating for people of all ages. You can visit his home, his church , hear speeches, etc

Daniel Sullins

Take a tour of MLK , Jr. birthplace, tomb, and historic Ebenezer Baptist Church . This is a life changing experience, and a must visit place in Atlanta.

Pamela Benford

The center is great! You should definitely visit if you haven't yet.

Samantha Rippey

Tours of his birth house run 7 days a week. You have to go to the old "No. 6 Fire Station " to sign up for tour . They fill up FAST! Get there EARLY!

Atlanta

The footprints of Rosa Parks , Thurgood Marshall and Medgar Evers are among a collection of granite-embedded footprints of 17 civil rights leaders on display at the MLK National Historic Site .

Explore Georgia

The site commemorates the area where Dr. King was born, lived, worshiped and is now buried. Park Rangers are on site to provide information and conduct programs.

K12 Inc

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his father, and his grandfather all preached at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church . Dr. King received his License to Preach at the age of 17 and was ordained at 19. Read more

Explore Georgia

This site commemorates the area where Dr. King was born, lived, worshipped and is now buried. Park Rangers are on site to provide information and conduct programs.

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Andrea Glover

There are several buildings so you can spend several hours trying to see everything.

Atlanta

Guided walking tours of the Sweet Auburn district are offered Saturdays, March- November. To schedule a tour , please contact the Atlanta Preservation Center. http://atlantapreservationcenter.com

Michelle Chrispim

There are many stories and culture inside this place. Amazing!

Smithsonian Channel

Among this site’s collection of buildings is the original Ebenezer Baptist Church , which held services for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s baptism, ordination and funeral. (From Aerial America) Read more

The Grio

This traditionally black neighborhood of several blocks in Atlanta includes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a pastor, and his grave site.

Les

This is a MUST!!! Take your kids to see and learn about history.. I absolutely LOVED IT!!!

Atlanta

Take the GPS Ranger tour of MLK National Historic Site . Located inside the historic firehouse you can rent a hand held GPS which will take you on a Tour at your own walking pace. Read more

Travel + Leisure

Don't skip the historic Fire Station No. 6 (at 39 Boulevard), especially if you have kids—there's a terrific 1927 fire engine on display. Read more

Bloomingdale's

Four blocks that pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. At the King Center’s front desk, sign up for a tour of his childhood home and of the Ebenezer Baptist Church , where he preached.

USA TODAY

Includes King’s childhood home , tomb, a family museum , his father's church and a National Park Visitor Center, where exhibits are geared toward families. Read more

jose r

Everything is within walking distance on boulevard. Ebeneezer church . Walk thru the 4th ward to see atlanta historic sites

Bikabout

Try to contain your tears when you see the moving pictures of Dr. King with wife, Coretta.

Allison Todd

I have a DREAM! Celebrate 50 years! #ATL #Atlanta

Vince Polley

Weekend brunch at Cafe 458 (458 Edgewood); all proceeds to homeless/unemployed remediation project (and food's good!)

Dan

I think everyone who visits Atlanta should stop here.

Charles Diaz

I enjoy everything!

Kimlee Davis

Very good educational experience.

Johnson Antonio

I love this place. Full of knowledge .

Celeste S.

Good information

Linda Higgans

Very exciting experience.

Mario Diaz

Very proud!!

Jennifer Lester

Meeting with Atlanta's Top Leaders and youth Advocates

Valerie Russo

Must-visit in Atlanta: cry, reflect, and meditate .

Maurice

Go here and check out the movie they have real inspiring

Barbara Goodwin

we must never forget

Nakki P

A must see. Read more

Justin Parker

Very eye opening.

AtlantaGa Nightlife

remember the dream!!!!!

Maurice

Free parking next to.the library

Maurice

Look around for free parking

lupas Celis

Hay que verlo se siente un ambiente muy emotivo me encantó conocer este lugar

Andrea Vieira Boaron

Adorei o passeio

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Ebenezer Baptist Church

Very inspirational place...definitely come for a service on Sunday. - Justin Ehrecke

8.8
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Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home

The home and the information from the tour guide were interesting. The guide was pretty knowledgable. - Katherine Silverio

7.1
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Fire Station No. 6

Nice part of the MLK national history center as well. - Paula Madeira

7.6
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Very nice! This historical place is wonderful. - Pamela Benford

9.0
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Atlanta History Center - Swan House

Great experience with interpreter acting as the original architect - David Bergstone

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Sweet Auburn Historic District

Thousands gathered when Atlanta hosted the Black History Month Parade in this area. Congressman John Lewis and R&B Singer Angie Stone made a special appearance for the parade. - KISS 104FM

8.4
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Eternal flame of MLK's spirit and their caskets are here... really peaceful small walk with lots of quotes. Quickly walked thru the inside exhibits, not too memorable tho - Andrew C

8.9
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MLK Memorial

Very moving place...they did a wonderful job on the detailed timeline of Dr. King's life. Def. a place everyone should visit. - Tracie

8.5
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Such a fun time here with my family. The staff are so fun and seem to really enjoy themselves. Free bottles of Coke and a huge tasting room to satisfy your fizzy fancies! - Jen Calvey