Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose
The visitor center features an exhibit entitled "Courage To Lead". NPS Photo

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Georgia · National Park Service

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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Know before you go

Phone
(404) 331-1401
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: African American Heritage · Monuments and Memorials · Civil Rights · Voting Rights and Suffrage

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Guided Tours · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12