The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in civil rights history. The park is located in the Sweet Auburn district, where Dr. King was born and raised. Visitors can tour his childhood home, see his final resting place, and visit the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was a co-pastor with his father. The park also includes a museum that documents Dr. King's life and legacy, as well as the Civil Rights Walk of Fame, which honors other notable leaders in the civil rights movement.
Amazing historical park that includes the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ebenezer Baptist church, and the tomb where Dr. King and his wife Coretta are laid to rest. Enjoyed the small museum inside the visitors center that does a good job going over Dr. King’s accomplishments and setting the stage of the system he would go up against. The actual birth home was unfortunately closed due to renovations expected to be completed by next year. We were given a great overview of the house and the childhood life of Dr. King by one of the park rangers that was a certified A plus! Overall a great place to go for history buffs and those curious about Dr. King and the Civil rights movement. Make sure to go on a sunny day!
This place is excellent for national history. As an immigrant, visiting the Martin Luther King center with my children made history come alive. I saw the house in which he grew up, there were documentaries that were shown at specific times daily, there were TVs showing the different times of the non-violent movement, and the cart that was used to carry his coffin was there live. I commend the US government for preserving the entire space and making it a national museum. It's a great place to visit with children. There were many visitors and a lot of school children who visited the place when I did.
Visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park was an eye-opening and inspiring experience. The tour, starting from the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, was exceptionally well done. Our ranger was incredibly charismatic and knowledgeable, weaving together a compelling narrative that brought Dr. King's life and legacy to vivid life. The ranger's storytelling skills and ability to answer a multitude of questions made the tour both informative and engaging.One of the highlights of the visit was the tour of Dr. King's house. Although the house is currently under construction, the video presentation provided in lieu of a physical tour was equally captivating and informative. It offered a deep dive into Dr. King's personal and professional life, making the history come alive even in the absence of the actual house tour.The park itself is beautifully maintained, with grounds that reflect the significance and serenity of Dr. King's legacy. Walking through the park, visitors can explore various aspects of his life and work, all while being surrounded by a diverse group of people who come together to honor his memory. This diversity added to the overall enriching experience, as it underscored the widespread impact of Dr. King's efforts.
Well worth going to if you are in Atlanta. The grounds cover many aspects of Dr. King's life in his place of his birth. So important to reflect on his history because it is our shared history. Was a fantastic way to help develop the conversation around racism & bigotry with my boys, both the 9 and 20 year old. Amazing to walk down the street where Dr. King walked from his home to his church where he learned and honed his ideals and craft. Grateful.
I loved this Park where i added to my knowledge of such a great man. The museum is laid out nicely with many individual areas all with their own slice of historical significance and interactive videos and pictures as well. The grounds are beautiful and well taken care of. A great place to kick back and reflect. Highly recommend that every US citizen visit this Park and learn of his and Coretta's many accomplishments.