Martin Luther King National Historic Site

Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Offers Chance To Reflect On Equality In America

Submitted by NPT Staff on January 12, 2012 - 2:19am

The upcoming three-day Martin Luther King, Jr., Day weekend offers a chance to not just celebrate the life of one of the country's foremost civil rights advocates but also an opportunity to reflect on the equality we enjoy in the United States.

Traveler's Checklist: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on January 18, 2010 - 3:59am

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood attracts people from all over America and the world. Here are some things every visitor should know.

Commemorative Events to be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on January 15, 2010 - 8:10am

In association with the national holiday celebration honoring civil rights martyr Martin Luther King, Jr., several commemorative events will be held at the national park in Atlanta that bears his name.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and the Struggle to Save Sweet Auburn

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on October 10, 2008 - 5:34pm

The establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site on October 10, 1980, did more than just preserve the martyred civil rights leader’s birth home and church. It provided further impetus for the preservation of historic Sweet Auburn, one of the most important black neighborhoods in America.

National Park Quiz 14: Historic Houses

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on August 6, 2008 - 4:00am

There are lots of interesting historic houses in our national parks, and if you know a thing or two about them you’ll do just fine on this week’s quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you wash windows.