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National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose

The visitor center features an exhibit entitled "Courage To Lead".

Photo: NPS Photo

About

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead 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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Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Directions

The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.

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Weather

Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.

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