The Martin Luther King, Jr. visitor center was constructed in 1995 and welcomed a number of visitors during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center. Within these facilities the visitor can learn about Dr. King's life and and his influence on others.
The Peace Plaza is the area between the National Park Service Visitor Center and Auburn Avenue. The focal points of the beautifully landscaped plaza area are the International World Peace Rose Garden, which includes inspirational messages of peace composed by students from local Atlanta schools, and a flowing water fountain. Also located in the plaza is the "BEHOLD" statue.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Visitor Center The visitor center features the permanent exhibit, "Children of Courage". more...
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Dr. King, his father, and grandfather, Rev. A.D. Williams preached at Ebenezer Baptist Church. more...
The King Center The King Center was dedicated on January 15, 1982. more...
Firestation No. 6 Built in 1894, Firestation No. 6 served the "Sweet Auburn" community until 1991. more...
Did You Know?
Dr. King earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Morehouse College, his Bachelor of Divinity from Crozier Theological Seminary and his Doctorate of philosophy from Boston University.