Martin Luther King Jr. NHP
- Georgia
photo: Betsy Graves Reyneau
Why go there?
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park commemorates the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The park was established in 1980, and it includes the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King was a co-pastor, as well as his childhood home. In addition, the park features a number of sculptures and monuments dedicated to King's legacy. Visitors to the park can learn about King's life and work through a variety of multimedia exhibits. The park is also home to a research center that houses a wealth of documents and artifacts related to King's life and career.
