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Martin Luther King Jr National Historic SiteTheme(s): Civil Rights | African American | |
Description:
Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. The couple named their first son after Rev. King, but he was simply called "M.L." by the family. During the next 12 years, this fine two story Victorian home is where "M.L." would live with his parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and their boarders. The home is located in the residential section of "Sweet Auburn", the center of black Atlanta. Two blocks west of the home is Ebenezer Baptist Church, the pastorate of Martin's grandfather and father. It was in these surroundings of home, church and neighborhood that "M.L." experienced his childhood. Here, "M.L." learned about family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws, diligence and tolerance. It was to Ebenezer Baptist Church that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would return in 1960. As co-pastor with his father, "Daddy King", Dr. King, Jr. would preach about love, equality, and non-violence.
Designations:
National Historic Site & Preservation District (October 10, 1980)
Accessibility:
Most exhibits and museums are fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available at the National Park Service Visitor Center and Fire Station No. 6 Museum. Parking spaces are available at the national historic site parking lot. Some MARTA buses are lift equipped.
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
Car:
From I-75/85 take Exit 248C (Freedom Parkway/Carter Center) and move to the right lane as soon as possible. At the first traffic light turn right onto Boulevard and follow the signs to the national historic site parking lot.
From I-20 take I-75/85 north and follow the directions above.
Public Transportation
Travel to Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site by Atlanta's public transportation system, MARTA (Take MARTA, it's smarta), is highly recommended. Take Bus #3 east from the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta to the national historic site.
Nearby Parks:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Georgia
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia
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